US Bridges

SR 67 over Highland Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.17 N SR 39 · Structure no. 024000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,639
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Highland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 67 over Highland Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 86 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 10,639 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,938 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesHighland Creek
Location00.17 N SR 39
RouteState Highway 67
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48406, -86.43855
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,639 (2022)
Projected traffic22,938 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SR 67 over Highland 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 Highland Creek carry?

About 10,639 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Highland Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.