US Bridges

SR 11 over Opossum Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 02.04 S SR 46 · Structure no. 003081

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,945
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Opossum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 11 over Opossum Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 39 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 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 13,945 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,170 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location02.04 S SR 46
RouteState Highway 11
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16923, -85.92897
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,945 (2022)
Projected traffic16,170 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 11 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 11 over Opossum 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 13,945 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.