US Bridges

SR 44 over Little Williams Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 01.61 W SR 121 · Structure no. 016530

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Little Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 44 over Little Williams Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 6,404 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesLittle Williams Creek
Location01.61 W SR 121
RouteState Highway 44
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63791, -85.17198
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,404 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 44 over Little Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 44 over Little Williams 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 44 over Little Williams Creek carry?

About 6,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Little Williams Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Little Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.