US Bridges

SR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 03.33 E I-65 · Structure no. 016400

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,282
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,282 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,136 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesSugar Creek Overflow
Location03.33 E I-65
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49522, -85.95464
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,282 (2016)
Projected traffic7,136 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Sugar Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow 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 Sugar Creek Overflow carry?

About 6,282 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.