US Bridges

SR 54 over Goose Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.52 W SR 37 · Structure no. 019710

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,962
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over Goose Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,962 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,873 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesGoose Creek
Location01.52 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92296, -86.56625
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,962 (2004)
Projected traffic6,873 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Goose 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Goose Creek carry?

About 4,962 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.