US Bridges

SR 44 over Fork Clear Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 04.00 E SR 37 · Structure no. 016310

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Fork Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 44 over Fork Clear Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesFork Clear Creek
Location04.00 E SR 37
RouteState Highway 44
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44538, -86.32746
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2019)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 44 over Fork Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 44 over Fork Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Fork Clear Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.