US Bridges

SR 62 over Unt Sigler Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 0.30 E SR 145 · Structure no. 022212

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Unt Sigler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 62 over Unt Sigler Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesUnt Sigler Creek
Location0.30 E SR 145
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22264, -86.69268
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic536 by 2041
Trucks18%
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 62 over Unt Sigler Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Unt Sigler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Unt Sigler Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Unt Sigler Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Unt Sigler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.