US Bridges

SR 262 over Dry Branch

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 00.38 W SR 56 · Structure no. 031120

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,994
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 262 over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 262 over Dry Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,994 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,679 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 262
CrossesDry Branch
Location00.38 W SR 56
RouteState Highway 262
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95308, -84.86102
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,994 (2004)
Projected traffic6,679 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 Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 262 over Dry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 262 over Dry Branch carry?

About 3,994 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 262 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 262 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.