US Bridges

SR 67 NB over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.89 N SR 39 · Structure no. 024010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,359
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 NB over Sycamore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 NB over Sycamore Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 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 5,359 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,469 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 67 NB
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location00.89 N SR 39
RouteState Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49283, -86.42943
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,359 (2022)
Projected traffic11,469 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 67 NB over Sycamore 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 NB over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 5,359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 NB over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 NB over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.