US Bridges

SR 262 over Branch Arnold Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 03.53 W SR 56 · Structure no. 031090

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
929
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 262 over Branch Arnold Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 262 over Branch Arnold Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 929 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,554 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 262
CrossesBranch Arnold Creek
Location03.53 W SR 56
RouteState Highway 262
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9382, -84.90914
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2004)
Projected traffic1,554 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

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 262 over Branch Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 262 over Branch Arnold 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 262 over Branch Arnold Creek carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 262 over Branch Arnold Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 262 over Branch Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.