US Bridges

SR 11 over Conners Branch

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 05.51 S SR 46 · Structure no. 076596

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,551
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Conners Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 11 over Conners Branch in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,780 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11
CrossesConners Branch
Location05.51 S SR 46
RouteState Highway 11
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12437, -85.90071
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,551 (2022)
Projected traffic6,780 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 Conners Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 over Conners Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 over Conners Branch carry?

About 3,551 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Conners Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over Conners Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.