SR 54 over Buttermilk Creek
GoodSullivan County, Indiana · 01.39 W SR 159 · Structure no. 076494
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,514
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 54 over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 54 over Buttermilk Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,514 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,569 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 54 over Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 54 over Buttermilk 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 54 over Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 5,514 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 54 over Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SR 54 over Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.