US Bridges

SR 54 over Blue Spring Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.55 W SR 58 · Structure no. 019680

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Blue Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 54 over Blue Spring Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 94 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 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,549 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesBlue Spring Creek
Location00.55 W SR 58
RouteState Highway 54
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9348, -86.6399
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2004)
Projected traffic2,549 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 54 over Blue Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SR 54 over Blue Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Blue Spring Creek carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Blue Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Blue Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.