US Bridges

SR 9 over Little Haw Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 05.71 N SR 46 · Structure no. 002390

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,070
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Little Haw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over Little Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,490 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesLittle Haw Creek
Location05.71 N SR 46
RouteState Highway 9
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.30897, -85.7715
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2018)
Projected traffic4,490 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 9 over Little Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 9 over Little Haw 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Little Haw Creek carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Little Haw Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Little Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.