US Bridges

SR 105 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 02.35 N SR 114 · Structure no. 025330

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 105 over Hurricane Creek in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 796 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 105
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location02.35 N SR 114
RouteState Highway 105
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.03657, -85.62493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2021)
Projected traffic846 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 105 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 105 over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 105 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.