US Bridges

SR 445 over Indian Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 01.14 W JCT SR 45/445 · Structure no. 060610

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 445 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 445 over Indian Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,985 by 2030. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 445
CrossesIndian Creek
Location01.14 W JCT SR 45/445
RouteState Highway 445
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03761, -86.69551
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2007)
Projected traffic5,985 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 445 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 445 over Indian 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 445 over Indian Creek carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 445 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 445 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.