SR 7 over Nettle Creek
GoodJennings County, Indiana · 07.95 N SR 3 · Structure no. 002020
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,349
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 7 over Nettle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 7 over Nettle Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,349 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,174 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 7 over Nettle Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 7 over Nettle 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 7 over Nettle Creek carry?
About 9,349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 7 over Nettle Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 7 over Nettle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.