US Bridges

SR 145 over Branch Mitchell Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 02.48 N I-64 · Structure no. 027220

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Branch Mitchell Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 145 over Branch Mitchell Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 145
CrossesBranch Mitchell Creek
Location02.48 N I-64
RouteState Highway 145
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25242, -86.70608
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2014)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 145 over Branch Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over Branch Mitchell 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Branch Mitchell Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Branch Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Branch Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.