US Bridges

SR 62X over Mill Creek

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.22 S US 31 Sbl · Structure no. 034630

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,634
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62X over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 62X over Mill Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 73 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 50,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,613 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62X
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.22 S US 31 Sbl
RouteState Highway 62
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29118, -85.75909
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,634 (2004)
Projected traffic74,613 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 62X over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 62X over Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62X over Mill Creek carry?

About 50,634 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 62X over Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62X over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.