US Bridges

SR 59 over Susan Brothers Creek

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 2.56 S SR 246 · Structure no. 021225

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Susan Brothers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Susan Brothers Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesSusan Brothers Creek
Location2.56 S SR 246
RouteState Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.22685, -87.11641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2016)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 59 over Susan Brothers Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Susan Brothers Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Susan Brothers Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Susan Brothers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Susan Brothers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.