US Bridges

SR 44 over Branch Flatrock River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 02.97 E SR 3 · Structure no. 016500

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Branch Flatrock River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 44 over Branch Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 43 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 4,815 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2036. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesBranch Flatrock River
Location02.97 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 44
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61502, -85.38899
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,815 (2022)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2036
Trucks8%
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 44 over Branch Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 44 over Branch 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 Branch Flatrock River carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Branch Flatrock River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Branch Flatrock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.