US Bridges

SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 1.76 S SR 234 · Structure no. 080640

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,420
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR 47
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location1.76 S SR 234
RouteState Highway 47
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90339, -86.99278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2015)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Little Raccoon 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 November 2024.

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

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% 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 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.