US Bridges

SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.71 W SR 69 · Structure no. 021900

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,398
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 49 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 8,398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,630 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 62 EB
CrossesMcfadden Creek
Location00.71 W SR 69
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94144, -87.85943
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,398 (2004)
Projected traffic11,630 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB over Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 62 EB over Mcfadden 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek carry?

About 8,398 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.