US Bridges

I-74 over Tributary of Conns Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 02.15 E SR 244 · Structure no. 044933

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,459
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Tributary of Conns Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-74 over Tributary of Conns Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 21,459 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesTributary of Conns Creek
Location02.15 E SR 244
RouteInterstate 74
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47507, -85.66661
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,459 (2004)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2030
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 over Tributary of Conns Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 over Tributary of Conns 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 over Tributary of Conns Creek carry?

About 21,459 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Tributary of Conns Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 over Tributary of Conns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.