US Bridges

SR 44 over Flatrock River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.57 E SR 3 · Structure no. 016490

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,191
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Flatrock River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 44 over Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 5,191 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2040. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesFlatrock River
Location00.57 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 44
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60835, -85.43299
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,191 (2022)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 44 over Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 44 over Flatrock River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Flatrock River carry?

About 5,191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Flatrock River?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.