US Bridges

SR 245 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 03.92 N SR 70 · Structure no. 030230

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,613
2014 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 2015, 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 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 1,613 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
Location03.92 N SR 70
RouteState Highway 245
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05907, -86.90493
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 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 traffic1,613 (2014)
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 2015.

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 1,613 vehicles per day (2014 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.