SR 545 over Bailey Creek
FairDubois County, Indiana · 04.63 N SR 164 · Structure no. 032893
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 506
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 545 over Bailey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 545 over Bailey Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 545 over Bailey Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 545 over Bailey 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 545 over Bailey Creek carry?
About 506 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 545 over Bailey Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 545 over Bailey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.