US Bridges

SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.70 N SR 59 · Structure no. 017580

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,011
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,011 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,225 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location01.70 N SR 59
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89402, -87.01886
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,011 (2021)
Projected traffic4,225 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Little Raccoon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 3,011 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.