US Bridges

SR 44 over Lost Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 07.32 E SR 37 · Structure no. 016340

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 44 over Lost Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,477 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesLost Creek
Location07.32 E SR 37
RouteState Highway 44
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44341, -86.27091
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2020)
Projected traffic1,477 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 44 over Lost 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 Lost Creek carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.