US Bridges

SR 227 over Short Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 01.03 S US 27 · Structure no. 029200

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,826
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 227 over Short Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,826 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,691 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227
CrossesShort Creek
Location01.03 S US 27
RouteState Highway 227
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79176, -84.87763
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,826 (2004)
Projected traffic4,691 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 227 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 227 over Short 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 227 over Short Creek carry?

About 2,826 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over Short Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.