US Bridges

SR 227 over Dismal Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 02.31 S SR 32 · Structure no. 029320

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,016
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over Dismal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 227 over Dismal Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 40 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227
CrossesDismal Creek
Location02.31 S SR 32
RouteState Highway 227
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14723, -84.82642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2020)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 227 over Dismal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 227 over Dismal Creek carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over Dismal Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.