US Bridges

SR 54 over Mitchell Br Indian Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 02.89 E SR 45 · Structure no. 019660

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Mitchell Br Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over Mitchell Br Indian Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesMitchell Br Indian Creek
Location02.89 E SR 45
RouteState Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.978, -86.70365
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2004)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Mitchell Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Mitchell Br Indian 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 Mitchell Br Indian Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Mitchell Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Mitchell Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.