US Bridges

SR 44 over Br Little Blue River

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 05.75 E I-74 · Structure no. 016440

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,134
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Br Little Blue River is a concrete slab carrying SR 44 over Br Little Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,134 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesBr Little Blue River
Location05.75 E I-74
RouteState Highway 44
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56657, -85.64075
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,134 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2042
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 Br Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Br Little Blue 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 Br Little Blue River carry?

About 5,134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Br Little Blue River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Br Little Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.