US Bridges

SR 61 over Otter Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 04.64 S I-64 · Structure no. 021640

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,229
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Otter Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 61 over Otter Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,229 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesOtter Creek
Location04.64 S I-64
RouteState Highway 61
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12953, -87.28677
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,229 (2004)
Projected traffic5,858 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
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 61 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Otter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Otter Creek carry?

About 4,229 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR 61 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.