US Bridges

SR 48 over Richland Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.15 E SR 43 · Structure no. 017840

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,419
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over Richland Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 5,419 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,109 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesRichland Creek
Location01.15 E SR 43
RouteState Highway 48
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16831, -86.66075
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,419 (2004)
Projected traffic9,109 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 48 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Richland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Richland Creek carry?

About 5,419 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.