US Bridges

SR 44 over Br S Prong Stotts Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 05.85 E SR 37 · Structure no. 016330

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,078
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Br S Prong Stotts Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 44 over Br S Prong Stotts Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, 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 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesBr S Prong Stotts Creek
Location05.85 E SR 37
RouteState Highway 44
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4478, -86.29734
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2004)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 44 over Br S Prong Stotts Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 44 over Br S Prong Stotts 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Br S Prong Stotts Creek carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Br S Prong Stotts Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Br S Prong Stotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.