US Bridges

SR 47 over Branch Sugar Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 04.29 N I-74 · Structure no. 017640

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,575
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Branch Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 47 over Branch Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,299 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesBranch Sugar Creek
Location04.29 N I-74
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1014, -86.79058
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2021)
Projected traffic4,299 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Branch Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Branch Sugar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Branch Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Branch Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Branch Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.