US Bridges

SR 67 NB over Owl Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 03.55 N SR 39 · Structure no. 024030

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 NB over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 67 NB over Owl Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,329 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,461 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 67 NB
CrossesOwl Creek
Location03.55 N SR 39
RouteState Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52016, -86.39685
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,329 (2022)
Projected traffic15,461 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 Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 67 NB over Owl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 NB over Owl Creek carry?

About 6,329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 NB over Owl Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 NB over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.