US Bridges

SR 64 over Ell Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.95 E SR 161 · Structure no. 022970

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,299
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Ell Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 64 over Ell Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 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 5,299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,340 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesEll Creek
Location01.95 E SR 161
RouteState Highway 64
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29839, -86.99974
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,299 (2004)
Projected traffic7,340 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 64 over Ell Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 64 over Ell 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 Ell Creek carry?

About 5,299 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Ell Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over Ell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.