US Bridges

SR 245 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 03.65 N SR 70 · Structure no. 030220

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,951
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 245 over Crooked Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 245 over Crooked Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 73 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 2,951 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,898 by 2034. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 245
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location03.65 N SR 70
RouteState Highway 245
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05456, -86.905
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,951 (2004)
Projected traffic4,898 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 245 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 245 over Crooked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 245 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,951 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 245 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 245 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.