US Bridges

SR 43 over Big Creek

Fair

White County, Indiana · 03.32 S US 24 · Structure no. 016281

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 43 over Big Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,416 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,009 by 2030. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesBig Creek
Location03.32 S US 24
RouteState Highway 43
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.70121, -86.87164
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,416 (2022)
Projected traffic6,009 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Big Creek carry?

About 4,416 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Big Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.