US Bridges

SR 68 over Watt Branch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 03.30 W SR 61 · Structure no. 024460

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,920
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Watt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 68 over Watt Branch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,186 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesWatt Branch
Location03.30 W SR 61
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19382, -87.35565
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2004)
Projected traffic3,186 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 68 over Watt Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 68 over Watt Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 68 over Watt Branch carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Watt Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Watt Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.