US Bridges

SR 62 over Branch Potts Creek

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 01.42 E SR 37 · Structure no. 022226

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Branch Potts Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 62 over Branch Potts Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesBranch Potts Creek
Location01.42 E SR 37
RouteState Highway 62
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22811, -86.56371
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2015)
Projected traffic286 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch Potts Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Branch Potts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Branch Potts Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Branch Potts Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Branch Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.