US Bridges

Old SR 67 over Monical Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.02 N of Pony Express T · Structure no. 5500158

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 67 over Monical Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 67 over Monical Branch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,840 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 67
CrossesMonical Branch
Location00.02 N of Pony Express T
RouteCounty Highway 507
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55405, -86.37148
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,910 (2023)
Projected traffic6,840 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Monical Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 67 over Monical Branch 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 Monical Branch carry?

About 3,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 67 over Monical Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 67 over Monical Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.