Old SR 45 over Garrett Creek
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 00.44 E of CR 100 W · Structure no. 7400360
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,340
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 45 over Garrett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old SR 45 over Garrett Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 45 over Garrett Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 45 over Garrett 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 45 over Garrett Creek carry?
About 1,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 45 over Garrett Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 45 over Garrett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.