US Bridges

SR-47 over Indian Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .61MI.W. of Jct. SR-185 · Structure no. 1900692

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,208
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-47 over Indian Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 2,208 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,065 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.61MI.W. of Jct. SR-185
RouteState Highway 47
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22485, -84.49919
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,208 (2015)
Projected traffic3,065 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-47 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR-47 over Indian 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-47 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.