SR 68 over Branch Black Creek
GoodPosey County, Indiana · 03.53 W SR 165 · Structure no. 024340
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 776
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 68 over Branch Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 68 over Branch Black Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 68 over Branch Black Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 68 over Branch Black 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 68 over Branch Black Creek carry?
About 776 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 68 over Branch Black Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 68 over Branch Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.