US Bridges

SR 7 over Big Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 03.66 N SR 250 · Structure no. 001950

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 3,758 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,888 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesBig Creek
Location03.66 N SR 250
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85885, -85.51856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,758 (2023)
Projected traffic3,888 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 7 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 7 over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Big Creek carry?

About 3,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Big Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.