US Bridges

SR 263 over Coal Run Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 03.18 N SR 63 · Structure no. 022824

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 263 over Coal Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 263 over Coal Run Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 263
CrossesCoal Run Creek
Location03.18 N SR 63
RouteState Highway 263
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19044, -87.42512
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2006)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 263 over Coal Run Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 263 over Coal Run 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 263 over Coal Run Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 263 over Coal Run Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 263 over Coal Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.