US Bridges

SR 48 over Branch Busseron Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 02.05 E US 41 · Structure no. 017770

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,399
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Branch Busseron Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over Branch Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 5,399 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,962 by 2030. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 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 48
CrossesBranch Busseron Creek
Location02.05 E US 41
RouteState Highway 48
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18642, -87.36032
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,399 (2004)
Projected traffic8,962 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 48 over Branch Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 48 over Branch Busseron 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Branch Busseron Creek carry?

About 5,399 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Branch Busseron Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Branch Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.