US Bridges

SR 227 over Spartanburg Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.90 N US 36 · Structure no. 029300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over Spartanburg Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 227 over Spartanburg Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,656 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 227
CrossesSpartanburg Creek
Location00.90 N US 36
RouteState Highway 227
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06222, -84.82833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2004)
Projected traffic1,656 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 227 over Spartanburg Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 227 over Spartanburg 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 227 over Spartanburg Creek carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over Spartanburg Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns SR 227 over Spartanburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.