US Bridges

SR 7 over Little Sand Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 01.81 S US 31 · Structure no. 002041

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Little Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 7 over Little Sand Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,720 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
Location01.81 S US 31
RouteState Highway 7
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15128, -85.81378
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,270 (2016)
Projected traffic13,720 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 7 over Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Little Sand 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Little Sand Creek carry?

About 12,270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.