Old SR 144 over Sinking Creek
GoodMorgan County, Indiana · 00.04 S of SR 144 · Structure no. 5500194
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 144 over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 144 over Sinking Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 144 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 144 over Sinking 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 144 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 144 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 144 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.