US Bridges

SR 61 over Br White River Overflow

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 02.69 N SR 56 · Structure no. 080006

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Br White River Overflow is a concrete slab carrying SR 61 over Br White River Overflow in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 61
CrossesBr White River Overflow
Location02.69 N SR 56
RouteState Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.52935, -87.29134
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2001)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Br White River Overflow built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Br White River Overflow 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 61 over Br White River Overflow carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Br White River Overflow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Br White River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.