US Bridges

SR 62 over Fourteen Mile Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 02.86 E SR 3 · Structure no. 022410

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Fourteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Fourteen Mile Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,353 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,556 by 2031. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesFourteen Mile Creek
Location02.86 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.46579, -85.61792
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,353 (2021)
Projected traffic11,556 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 62 over Fourteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Fourteen Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Fourteen Mile Creek carry?

About 8,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Fourteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Fourteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.