US Bridges

SR 43 over Burnett Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.65 S SR 225 · Structure no. 076808

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,854
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Burnett Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 43 over Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 9,854 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,118 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location00.65 S SR 225
RouteState Highway 43
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.50893, -86.86856
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,854 (2021)
Projected traffic17,118 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 43 over Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Burnett 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Burnett Creek carry?

About 9,854 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.