US Bridges

SR 60 over Souders Branch

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 03.50 E SR 335 · Structure no. 021500

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,495
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Souders Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 60 over Souders Branch in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 7,495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,031 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesSouders Branch
Location03.50 E SR 335
RouteState Highway 60
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47045, -85.95753
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,495 (2004)
Projected traffic11,031 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 60 over Souders Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Souders Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Souders Branch carry?

About 7,495 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Souders Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Souders Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.