US Bridges

SR 7 over Rock Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 05.06 S US 31 · Structure no. 002030

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,442
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Rock Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,442 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,240 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesRock Creek
Location05.06 S US 31
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12369, -85.76534
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,442 (2004)
Projected traffic13,240 by 2033
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 7 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?

About 9,442 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.