US Bridges

SR 62 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.34 E SR 545 · Structure no. 022190

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Hurricane Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2032. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location01.34 E SR 545
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18505, -86.7972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2004)
Projected traffic1,331 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 Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Hurricane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.