US Bridges

SR 61 over Cypress Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.19 E SR 261 · Structure no. 022041

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,404
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Cypress Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 20,404 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,947 by 2030. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 61
CrossesCypress Creek
Location00.19 E SR 261
RouteState Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04754, -87.29023
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,404 (2010)
Projected traffic24,947 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Cypress 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 20,404 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.