US Bridges

SR 9 over Hills Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 04.88 S US 52 · Structure no. 002460

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,236
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Hills Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over Hills Branch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,126 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesHills Branch
Location04.88 S US 52
RouteState Highway 9
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62229, -85.76729
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,236 (2021)
Projected traffic8,126 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 9 over Hills Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Hills Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Hills Branch carry?

About 6,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Hills Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Hills Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.