US Bridges

Old SR 67 over Burkhart Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.09 W of Payton RD · Structure no. 5500122

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 67 over Burkhart Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 67 over Burkhart Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 95 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld SR 67
CrossesBurkhart Creek
Location00.09 W of Payton RD
RouteCounty Highway 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40158, -86.523
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 67 over Burkhart Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Old SR 67 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 67 over Burkhart Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 67 over Burkhart Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 67 over Burkhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.