SR 550 over Poplar Creek
GoodMartin County, Indiana · 03.58 E US 50 · Structure no. 076480
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 424
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 550 over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 550 over Poplar Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 550 over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 550 over Poplar 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 550 over Poplar Creek carry?
About 424 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 550 over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 550 over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.