US Bridges

SR 45 over Briar Creek

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 04.49 S SR 135 · Structure no. 016880

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,034
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Briar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 45 over Briar Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,034 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesBriar Creek
Location04.49 S SR 135
RouteState Highway 45
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26996, -86.32787
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,034 (2004)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 45 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Briar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Briar Creek carry?

About 2,034 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.