US Bridges

SR 62 over Mccurry Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 02.30 E SR 250 · Structure no. 022500

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Mccurry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 over Mccurry Branch in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 5 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesMccurry Branch
Location02.30 E SR 250
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90284, -85.22363
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2021)
Projected traffic426 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mccurry Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 62 over Mccurry Branch 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 Mccurry Branch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Mccurry Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Mccurry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.