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Perry Road over Crooked Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.29 NE of SR-37 · Structure no. 5500266

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,230
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Road over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Perry Road over Crooked Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.29 NE of SR-37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51708, -86.3037
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2023)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Perry Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Road over Crooked 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Perry Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perry Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.