US Bridges

SR 62 WB over Mcfadden Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.71 W SR 69 · Structure no. 021905

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,710
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 WB over Mcfadden Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 WB over Mcfadden Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,710 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,330 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 62 WB
CrossesMcfadden Creek
Location00.71 W SR 69
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94166, -87.8594
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,710 (2019)
Projected traffic18,330 by 2039
Trucks14%
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 WB over Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 62 WB over Mcfadden 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 August 2023.

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

About 15,710 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 WB over Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 WB over Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.