US Bridges

SR 47 over Hazel Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 07.67 S SR 75 · Structure no. 017660

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
783
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Hazel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 47 over Hazel Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesHazel Creek
Location07.67 S SR 75
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12154, -86.74436
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2021)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$561,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 47 over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Hazel 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 Hazel Creek carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.