SR 550 over Maria Creek
FairKnox County, Indiana · 01.08 E US 41 · Structure no. 032930
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,048
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 550 over Maria Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 550 over Maria Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 88 years old, older 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 6 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 2,048 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,401 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 550 over Maria Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR 550 over Maria 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 550 over Maria Creek carry?
About 2,048 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 550 over Maria Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 550 over Maria Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.