US Bridges

SR 145 over Sulphur Fork Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 07.13 N SR 37 · Structure no. 027140

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Sulphur Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Sulphur Fork Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesSulphur Fork Creek
Location07.13 N SR 37
RouteState Highway 145
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.09401, -86.71289
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks18%
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 145 over Sulphur Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 145 over Sulphur Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Sulphur Fork Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Sulphur Fork Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Sulphur Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.