US Bridges

SR 67 over South Fork Smalls Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 01.27 S SR 550 · Structure no. 023700

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over South Fork Smalls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 over South Fork Smalls Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 42 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,803 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesSouth Fork Smalls Creek
Location01.27 S SR 550
RouteState Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74683, -87.42874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2004)
Projected traffic10,803 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 67 over South Fork Smalls Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 67 over South Fork Smalls 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 67 over South Fork Smalls Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over South Fork Smalls Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over South Fork Smalls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.