US Bridges

SR 61 over Amax Mine Haul Road

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 01.95 S SR 64 · Structure no. 021695

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,305
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Amax Mine Haul Road is a steel culvert carrying SR 61 over Amax Mine Haul Road in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,826 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesAmax Mine Haul Road
Location01.95 S SR 64
RouteState Highway 61
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31353, -87.25475
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2004)
Projected traffic3,826 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Amax Mine Haul Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Amax Mine Haul Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Amax Mine Haul Road carry?

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Amax Mine Haul Road?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m).

Who owns SR 61 over Amax Mine Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.