US Bridges

SR 44 over Silver Creek

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.66 W US 27 · Structure no. 016560

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,248
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 44 over Silver Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 4,248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesSilver Creek
Location00.66 W US 27
RouteState Highway 44
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63707, -84.94283
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,248 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

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 44 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 44 over Silver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Silver Creek carry?

About 4,248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.