US Bridges

SR 7 over Crooked Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.19 N SR 56 · Structure no. 001890

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,083
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,083 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,388 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.19 N SR 56
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.7413, -85.39349
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,083 (2021)
Projected traffic11,388 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 7 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 4,083 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.