US Bridges

SR 42 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 03.07 E SR 39 · Structure no. 015877

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,741
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Sycamore Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 42 over Sycamore Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 4,741 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,807 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location03.07 E SR 39
RouteState Highway 42
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59305, -86.43365
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,741 (2021)
Projected traffic6,807 by 2030
Trucks4%
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 42 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Sycamore 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 4,741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 42 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.