US Bridges

SR 67 over Splunge Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 01.19 S SR 58 · Structure no. 023740

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,557
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Splunge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 67 over Splunge Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,557 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,926 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesSplunge Creek
Location01.19 S SR 58
RouteState Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84802, -87.23669
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,557 (2004)
Projected traffic4,926 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 Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 67 over Splunge 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Splunge Creek carry?

About 3,557 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.