US Bridges

SR 67 over Butler Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 07.49 N US 231 · Structure no. 023930

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,783
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Butler Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 67 over Butler Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,783 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesButler Creek
Location07.49 N US 231
RouteState Highway 67
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3773, -86.61217
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,783 (2022)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2031
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 Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Butler 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Butler Creek carry?

About 3,783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.