US Bridges

SR 48 over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 02.09 W SR 159 · Structure no. 017810

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,182
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Sulphur Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 48 over Sulphur Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4,182 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,943 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location02.09 W SR 159
RouteState Highway 48
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18631, -87.27082
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,182 (2004)
Projected traffic6,943 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Sulphur 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 Sulphur Creek carry?

About 4,182 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.