US Bridges

SR 67 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 02.70 N US 231 · Structure no. 023900

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 67 over Limestone Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 3,806 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,314 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location02.70 N US 231
RouteState Highway 67
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35396, -86.69049
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,806 (2022)
Projected traffic8,314 by 2030
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 67 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Limestone 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 3,806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.