US Bridges

SR 9 over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.44 S US 52 · Structure no. 002470

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Brandywine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Brandywine Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, 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 6,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.44 S US 52
RouteState Highway 9
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68661, -85.77383
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,115 (2021)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brandywine Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 9 over Brandywine 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 6,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.