US Bridges

SR 54 over Dry Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.16 E SR 58 · Structure no. 019700

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,222
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 54 over Dry Branch in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,222 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,315 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesDry Branch
Location00.16 E SR 58
RouteState Highway 54
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93111, -86.63013
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,222 (2004)
Projected traffic6,315 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Dry Branch 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 Dry Branch carry?

About 4,222 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 54 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.