SR 61 over Branch Kelso Creek
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 02.25 S US 41 · Structure no. 021830
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,160
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 61 over Branch Kelso Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Branch Kelso Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 93 years old, older 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 61 over Branch Kelso Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR 61 over Branch Kelso 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 Branch Kelso Creek carry?
About 3,160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 61 over Branch Kelso Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 61 over Branch Kelso Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.