US Bridges

SR 47 over Indian Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.39 N SR 234 · Structure no. 017590

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 47 over Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2037. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.39 N SR 234
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92928, -86.97042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2017)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 47 over Indian 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.