US Bridges

SR 62 over Bowers Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 04.00 W SR 362 · Structure no. 022420

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,424
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Bowers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 62 over Bowers Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5,424 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesBowers Creek
Location04.00 W SR 362
RouteState Highway 62
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5536, -85.54213
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,424 (2021)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Bowers Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Bowers 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 Bowers Creek carry?

About 5,424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Bowers Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Bowers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.