SR 43 over Richland Creek
GoodMonroe County, Indiana · 00.12 S SR 48 · Structure no. 015930
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,717
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Richland Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,717 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,851 by 2034. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Richland 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Richland Creek carry?
About 1,717 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.