US Bridges

SR 44 over S Prong Stotts Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 00.11 W SR 135 · Structure no. 016370

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over S Prong Stotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 44 over S Prong Stotts Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2026. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesS Prong Stotts Creek
Location00.11 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44749, -86.1599
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2016)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 44 over S Prong Stotts Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over S Prong Stotts 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over S Prong Stotts Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over S Prong Stotts Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over S Prong Stotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.