US Bridges

SR 54 over Richland Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 01.66 E US 231 / SR 157 · Structure no. 019650

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,826
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Richland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5,826 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,714 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesRichland Creek
Location01.66 E US 231 / SR 157
RouteState Highway 54
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02746, -86.9072
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,826 (2004)
Projected traffic8,714 by 2035
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 54 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 54 over Richland 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Richland Creek carry?

About 5,826 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.