US Bridges

Old SR 62 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.01 W of US 421 · Structure no. 3900045

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 62 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old SR 62 over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 62
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.01 W of US 421
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76654, -85.36853
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Old SR 62 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 62 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 Old SR 62 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 62 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 62 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.