US Bridges

SR 68 over Wallace Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.95 E SR 161 · Structure no. 024551

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Wallace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 68 over Wallace Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesWallace Creek
Location00.95 E SR 161
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18659, -87.01777
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width3 ft (0.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2022)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 over Wallace 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 68 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.