US Bridges

Old SR 65 over Skelton Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 525 W · Structure no. 2600076

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 65 over Skelton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 65 over Skelton Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 65
CrossesSkelton Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 525 W
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33005, -87.66049
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 65 over Skelton Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 65 over Skelton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 65 over Skelton Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 65 over Skelton Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 65 over Skelton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.