US Bridges

State Street over Squaw Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.38 MI S of Miller Cem · Structure no. 8700042

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Squaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying State Street over Squaw Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location00.38 MI S of Miller Cem
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08642, -87.36314
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2021)
Projected traffic557 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 State Street over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Squaw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Street over Squaw Creek carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.