US Bridges

SR 64 over Lost Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 04.52 W SR 57 · Structure no. 022880

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,329
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Lost Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 64 over Lost Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 10,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,552 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesLost Creek
Location04.52 W SR 57
RouteState Highway 64
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33438, -87.45062
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,329 (2004)
Projected traffic14,552 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 over Lost 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 64 over Lost Creek carry?

About 10,329 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns SR 64 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.