US Bridges

SR 162 over Branch Crooked Creek

Poor

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.30 E SR 245 · Structure no. 028347

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,549
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Branch Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 162 over Branch Crooked Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,549 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,232 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162
CrossesBranch Crooked Creek
Location01.30 E SR 245
RouteState Highway 162
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13308, -86.89339
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,549 (2004)
Projected traffic4,232 by 2034
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 162 over Branch Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Branch Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Branch Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,549 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Branch Crooked Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Branch Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.