US Bridges

SR 262 over Arnold Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 01.13 W SR 56 · Structure no. 031110

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,339
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 262 over Arnold Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 262 over Arnold Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,339 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,911 by 2031. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 262
CrossesArnold Creek
Location01.13 W SR 56
RouteState Highway 262
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95284, -84.87479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,339 (2004)
Projected traffic3,911 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

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 Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 262 over 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 Arnold Creek carry?

About 2,339 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 262 over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 262 over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.