US Bridges

SR 62 over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.40 S SR 162 · Structure no. 022130

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,376
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 62 over Buckhorn Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 103 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 5 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 5,376 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,446 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location01.40 S SR 162
RouteState Highway 62
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.09447, -87.03691
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,376 (2004)
Projected traffic7,446 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 62 over Buckhorn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 5,376 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.