US Bridges

SR 7 over Brush Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.09 N US 31 · Structure no. 002060

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,548
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Brush Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,548 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,355 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesBrush Creek
Location00.09 N US 31
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16775, -85.8432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,548 (2014)
Projected traffic8,355 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 7 over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Brush Creek carry?

About 7,548 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.