US Bridges

SR 64SR 65 over Richland Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.28 W US 41 · Structure no. 022860

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,134
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64SR 65 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 64SR 65 over Richland Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 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 5 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 26,134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,197 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64SR 65
CrossesRichland Creek
Location00.28 W US 41
RouteState Highway 64
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35556, -87.60363
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,134 (2004)
Projected traffic36,197 by 2032
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 64SR 65 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 64SR 65 over Richland 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 64SR 65 over Richland Creek carry?

About 26,134 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 64SR 65 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64SR 65 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.