US Bridges

SR 43 over Big Raccoon Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 04.01 N SR 48 · Structure no. 015950

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,284
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Big Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 43 over Big Raccoon Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,284 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,336 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (30 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 43
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location04.01 N SR 48
RouteState Highway 43
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19135, -86.73648
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,284 (2022)
Projected traffic1,336 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 43 over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 43 over Big Raccoon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,284 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.