US Bridges

SR 62 over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.08 E SR 250 · Structure no. 022450

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 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 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2024. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesW Fk Indian-Kentuck CR
Location00.08 E SR 250
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8443, -85.35127
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 62 over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR 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 W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR carry?

About 1,138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.