SR 71 over Dry Branch Creek
FairVermillion County, Indiana · 00.34 S SR 63 · Structure no. 024670
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 71 over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 71 over Dry Branch Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 71 over Dry Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 71 over Dry Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 71 over Dry Branch Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 71 over Dry Branch Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 71 over Dry Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.