US Bridges

SR 62 over Big Clifty Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 01.40 W SR 7 · Structure no. 022435

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Big Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 over Big Clifty Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,339 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesBig Clifty Creek
Location01.40 W SR 7
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77102, -85.44065
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2021)
Projected traffic22,339 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 62 over Big Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Big Clifty 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Big Clifty Creek carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Big Clifty Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Big Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.