SR 44 over Four Mile Creek
FairUnion County, Indiana · 05.46 E US 27 · Structure no. 016580
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 871
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 44 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 44 over Four Mile Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 78 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 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 44 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 44 over Four Mile 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 Four Mile Creek carry?
About 871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 44 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 44 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.