SR 227 over Bethel Creek
GoodWayne County, Indiana · 04.96 S US 36 · Structure no. 029290
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,059
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 227 over Bethel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 227 over Bethel Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,756 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 227 over Bethel Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 227 over Bethel 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 Bethel Creek carry?
About 1,059 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 227 over Bethel Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 227 over Bethel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.