US 150 over Sam Creek
FairMartin County, Indiana · 05.96 E SR 550 · Structure no. 027440
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,071
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 150 over Sam Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Sam Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 101 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 150 over Sam Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is US 150 over Sam 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 150 over Sam Creek carry?
About 1,071 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 150 over Sam Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 150 over Sam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.