US Bridges

SR 7 over Pressberg Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.22 S SR 62 · Structure no. 001900

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,219
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Pressberg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 7 over Pressberg Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 10,219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,505 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesPressberg Creek
Location00.22 S SR 62
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76915, -85.41236
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,219 (2004)
Projected traffic14,505 by 2031
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 7 over Pressberg Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Pressberg 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Pressberg Creek carry?

About 10,219 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Pressberg Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Pressberg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.