US Bridges

SR 462 over Rock Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.90 E SR 62 · Structure no. 032820

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 462 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 462 over Rock Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 462
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.90 E SR 62
RouteState Highway 462
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22197, -86.24969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic537 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 462 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 462 over Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 462 over Rock Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 462 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 462 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.