SR 43 over Richland Creek
PoorGreene County, Indiana · 06.72 N SR 54 · Structure no. 015910
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 643
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 43 over Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 643 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2034. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is SR 43 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Richland Creek carry?
About 643 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.