SR 43 over Little Raccoon Creek
FairOwen County, Indiana · 02.92 N SR 48 · Structure no. 015940
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,953
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 43 over Little Raccoon Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, 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 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,277 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Little Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Little Raccoon 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?
About 1,953 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Little Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Little Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.