US Bridges

SR 54 over Spring Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.05 W SR 58 · Structure no. 019690

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,652
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over Spring Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2037. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesSpring Creek
Location00.05 W SR 58
RouteState Highway 54
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9308, -86.63285
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2019)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2037
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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.