US Bridges

SR 54 over Black Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 01.36 W SR 59 · Structure no. 019600

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,063
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over Black Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,063 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,397 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesBlack Creek
Location01.36 W SR 59
RouteState Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.06704, -87.20814
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,063 (2004)
Projected traffic8,397 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 54 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Black 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Black Creek carry?

About 6,063 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Black Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.