US Bridges

SR 445 over Unt of Beech Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 00.60 W SR 45 · Structure no. 080445

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,644
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 445 over Unt of Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 445 over Unt of Beech Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,644 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,701 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 445
CrossesUnt of Beech Creek
Location00.60 W SR 45
RouteState Highway 445
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03682, -86.72571
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,644 (2010)
Projected traffic9,701 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Unt of Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 445 over Unt of Beech 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 Unt of Beech Creek carry?

About 7,644 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 445 over Unt of Beech Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 445 over Unt of Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.