US Bridges

SR 54 over Coulson Drain

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 01.48 E US 41 · Structure no. 019571

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,852
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Coulson Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 54 over Coulson Drain in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,852 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2036. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesCoulson Drain
Location01.48 E US 41
RouteState Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07571, -87.3866
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,852 (2012)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 54 over Coulson Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Coulson Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Coulson Drain carry?

About 4,852 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Coulson Drain?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Coulson Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.