US Bridges

SR 55 over Little Shawnee Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.65 N SR 341 · Structure no. 019730

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 55 over Little Shawnee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 55 over Little Shawnee Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 28 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 55
CrossesLittle Shawnee Creek
Location00.65 N SR 341
RouteState Highway 55
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.20997, -87.15785
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic340 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 55 over Little Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 55 over Little Shawnee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 55 over Little Shawnee Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 55 over Little Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 55 over Little Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.