US Bridges

SR 61 over Beech Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 04.87 N SR 56 · Structure no. 021790

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,965
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 61 over Beech Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,922 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesBeech Creek
Location04.87 N SR 56
RouteState Highway 61
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55668, -87.30245
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2004)
Projected traffic4,922 by 2032
Trucks15%
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

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 61 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Beech Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Beech Creek carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.