US Bridges

SR 144 over Moores Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 01.90 W SR 44 · Structure no. 027080

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,977
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over Moores Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 144 over Moores Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,977 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,915 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 144
CrossesMoores Creek
Location01.90 W SR 44
RouteState Highway 144
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49427, -86.11466
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,977 (2023)
Projected traffic10,915 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 144 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144 over Moores 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144 over Moores Creek carry?

About 9,977 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.