US Bridges

SR 48 over Branch Lagoon Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 04.48 W SR 157 · Structure no. 017830

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,897
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Branch Lagoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 48 over Branch Lagoon Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,897 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesBranch Lagoon Creek
Location04.48 W SR 157
RouteState Highway 48
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14714, -87.08249
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,897 (2004)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 48 over Branch Lagoon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Branch Lagoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Branch Lagoon Creek carry?

About 1,897 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Branch Lagoon Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Branch Lagoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.