SR 262 over Arnold Creek
PoorOhio County, Indiana · 02.48 W SR 56 · Structure no. 031100
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 879
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 262 over Arnold Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 262 over Arnold Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 879 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 262 over Arnold Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SR 262 over Arnold Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 262 over Arnold Creek carry?
About 879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 262 over Arnold Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 262 over Arnold Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.