US Bridges

SR 67 over Branch Burkhart Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 04.58 S SR 39 · Structure no. 023970

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,642
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Branch Burkhart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 over Branch Burkhart Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 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 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 5,642 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,237 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesBranch Burkhart Creek
Location04.58 S SR 39
RouteState Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40401, -86.52603
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,642 (2022)
Projected traffic9,237 by 2030
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 Branch Burkhart Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 67 over Branch Burkhart 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 Branch Burkhart Creek carry?

About 5,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Branch Burkhart Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Branch Burkhart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.