US Bridges

SR 62 over Barren Fork

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 02.28 W SR 161 · Structure no. 022070

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,738
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Barren Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 62 over Barren Fork in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 3,738 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,205 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesBarren Fork
Location02.28 W SR 161
RouteState Highway 62
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06143, -87.16034
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,738 (2004)
Projected traffic6,205 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 62 over Barren Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Barren Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Barren Fork carry?

About 3,738 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Barren Fork?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Barren Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.