US Bridges

Ohio R Scenic Way over Crooked Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.80 W SR 7 · Structure no. 020330

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,873
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio R Scenic Way over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio R Scenic Way over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,873 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,506 by 2033. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOhio R Scenic Way
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.80 W SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74183, -85.40681
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,873 (2021)
Projected traffic11,506 by 2033
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ohio R Scenic Way over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio R Scenic Way over Crooked 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio R Scenic Way over Crooked Creek carry?

About 5,873 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio R Scenic Way over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio R Scenic Way over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.