US Bridges

SR 68 over Little Red Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.12 W SR 161 · Structure no. 024531

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Little Red Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 68 over Little Red Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesLittle Red Creek
Location00.12 W SR 161
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20399, -87.09206
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2015)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Little Red Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 over Little Red 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 68 over Little Red Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Little Red Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Little Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.