US Bridges

SR 44 over Fishers Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 02.81 E SR 1 · Structure no. 016540

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,091
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Fishers Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 44 over Fishers Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesFishers Creek
Location02.81 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 44
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63916, -85.07698
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,091 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 44 over Fishers Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Fishers 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 Fishers Creek carry?

About 2,091 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Fishers Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns SR 44 over Fishers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.