US Bridges

SR 64 over Bird Hollow Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 00.15 W SR 37 · Structure no. 023060

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,910
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Bird Hollow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 64 over Bird Hollow Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,491 by 2030. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesBird Hollow Creek
Location00.15 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 64
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34069, -86.46953
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,910 (2004)
Projected traffic6,491 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 64 over Bird Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 over Bird Hollow 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 64 over Bird Hollow Creek carry?

About 3,910 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Bird Hollow Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over Bird Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.