US Bridges

SR 47 over N Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 02.14 S SR 59 · Structure no. 017571

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over N Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying SR 47 over N Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesN Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek
Location02.14 S SR 59
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88174, -87.08757
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2018)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 47 over N Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over N Fork Ltl Raccoon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 47 over N Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over N Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over N Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.