US Bridges

SR 61 over Carter-Traylor Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.08 N SR 62 · Structure no. 021671

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Carter-Traylor Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 61 over Carter-Traylor Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2030. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSR 61
CrossesCarter-Traylor Ditch
Location0.08 N SR 62
RouteState Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04962, -87.29462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.1 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2010)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Carter-Traylor Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Carter-Traylor Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Carter-Traylor Ditch carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Carter-Traylor Ditch?

The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Carter-Traylor Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.