US Bridges

SR 54 over Busseron Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 01.92 E US 41 · Structure no. 019581

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
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 Busseron Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 54 over Busseron Creek 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 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 4,852 vehicles a day, roughly 4% 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).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesBusseron Creek
Location01.92 E US 41
RouteState Highway 54
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07555, -87.37825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
Trucks4%
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 Busseron Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 54 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Busseron Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 54 over Busseron Creek?

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 Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.