US Bridges

Old State Road 67 over Snapp Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.03 N of Old Terre Haut · Structure no. 4200244

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road 67 over Snapp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old State Road 67 over Snapp Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld State Road 67
CrossesSnapp Creek
Location00.03 N of Old Terre Haut
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70061, -87.49826
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old State Road 67 over Snapp Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Road 67 over Snapp 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 Old State Road 67 over Snapp Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road 67 over Snapp Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road 67 over Snapp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.