Old SR 245 over Branch Sandy Creek
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 00.53 N of SR 66 · Structure no. 7400390
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 245 over Branch Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 245 over Branch Sandy Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 245 over Branch Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 245 over Branch Sandy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 245 over Branch Sandy Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 245 over Branch Sandy Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 245 over Branch Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.