US Bridges

SR 62 over Ballard Branch

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.13 W SR 245 · Structure no. 022170

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,440
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Ballard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 62 over Ballard Branch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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 4,440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,371 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesBallard Branch
Location00.13 W SR 245
RouteState Highway 62
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16634, -86.97407
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,440 (2004)
Projected traffic7,371 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 Ballard Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 62 over Ballard Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Ballard Branch carry?

About 4,440 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Ballard Branch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Ballard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.