US Bridges

SR 262 over Laughery Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 03.77 E SR 62 · Structure no. 031070

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
504 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,038
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 262 over Laughery Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 262 over Laughery Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2031. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 262
CrossesLaughery Creek
Location03.77 E SR 62
RouteState Highway 262
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98048, -85.01263
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2004)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 262 over Laughery Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 262 over Laughery 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 262 over Laughery Creek carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 262 over Laughery Creek?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 262 over Laughery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.