US Bridges

SR 245 over Branch Crooked Creek

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 02.36 S SR 162 · Structure no. 030251

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,094
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 245 over Branch Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 245 over Branch Crooked Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,094 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,775 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 245
CrossesBranch Crooked Creek
Location02.36 S SR 162
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.09023, -86.90408
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,094 (2016)
Projected traffic3,775 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Branch Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 245 over Branch Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 245 over Branch Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,094 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 245 over Branch Crooked Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns SR 245 over Branch Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.