US Bridges

SR 44 over Sugar Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 03.61 E I-65 · Structure no. 076568

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,816
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 44 over Sugar Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,816 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesSugar Creek
Location03.61 E I-65
RouteState Highway 44
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49526, -85.94917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,816 (2022)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,816 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.