SR 62 over Laughery Creek
GoodRipley County, Indiana · 03.91 E SR 129 · Structure no. 022530
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 404
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 62 over Laughery Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 62 over Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR 62 over Laughery 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 62 over Laughery Creek carry?
About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 62 over Laughery Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 62 over Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.