US Bridges

SR 60 over Trib to Sugar Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.32 W SR 311 · Structure no. 021555

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,358
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Trib to Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 60 over Trib to Sugar Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,856 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesTrib to Sugar Creek
Location00.32 W SR 311
RouteState Highway 60
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.38537, -85.77133
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,358 (2004)
Projected traffic15,856 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 60 over Trib to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Trib to Sugar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Trib to Sugar Creek carry?

About 11,358 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Trib to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Trib to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.