US Bridges

SR 67 over Purdy Marsh Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 01.02 S SR 358 · Structure no. 023730

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,731
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Purdy Marsh Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 67 over Purdy Marsh Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5,731 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,939 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesPurdy Marsh Ditch
Location01.02 S SR 358
RouteState Highway 67
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78999, -87.27447
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,731 (2004)
Projected traffic7,939 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 67 over Purdy Marsh Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Purdy Marsh Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Purdy Marsh Ditch carry?

About 5,731 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Purdy Marsh Ditch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Purdy Marsh Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.