US Bridges

Old SR 54 over Branch of Busseron Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 150 W · Structure no. 7700301

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,520
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 54 over Branch of Busseron Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old SR 54 over Branch of Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 54
CrossesBranch of Busseron Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05477, -87.43392
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2011)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 54 over Branch of Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 54 over Branch of 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 54 over Branch of Busseron Creek carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 54 over Branch of Busseron Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 54 over Branch of Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.