US Bridges

SR 67 SB over Owl Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 03.55 N SR 39 · Structure no. 024040

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,684
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 SB over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 67 SB over Owl Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 5 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 6,684 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,461 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 67 SB
CrossesOwl Creek
Location03.55 N SR 39
RouteState Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5204, -86.3971
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,684 (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 SB over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 67 SB over Owl 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 SB over Owl Creek carry?

About 6,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 SB over Owl Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 SB over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.