US Bridges

SR 44 over Youngs Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 00.86 W SR 144 · Structure no. 016380

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,838
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Youngs Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Youngs Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,381 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 44
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location00.86 W SR 144
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47639, -86.09654
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,838 (2020)
Projected traffic6,381 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 44 over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 44 over Youngs 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Youngs Creek carry?

About 5,838 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.