US Bridges

SR 47 over Honey Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 05.74 N I-74 · Structure no. 017650

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 47 over Honey 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 47
CrossesHoney Creek
Location05.74 N I-74
RouteState Highway 47
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.10917, -86.76728
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2021)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 47 over Honey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.