SR 68 over Hurricane Creek
FairGibson County, Indiana · 01.44 E US 41 · Structure no. 024390
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,188
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 68 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68 over Hurricane Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,973 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 68 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 68 over Hurricane 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 68 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 1,188 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 68 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 68 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.