US Bridges

SR 67 over Bell Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 05.38 N I-69 · Structure no. 024166

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,872
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 67 over Bell Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 26 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 12,872 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesBell Creek
Location05.38 N I-69
RouteState Highway 67
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12084, -85.47153
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,872 (2021)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 67 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 67 over Bell 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Bell Creek carry?

About 12,872 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.