US Bridges

Weyerbacher Road over Big Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.56 MI S SR 68 · Structure no. 8700163

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weyerbacher Road over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Weyerbacher Road over Big Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWeyerbacher Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.56 MI S SR 68
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18571, -87.35513
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic394 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Weyerbacher Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weyerbacher Road over Big 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Weyerbacher Road over Big Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Weyerbacher Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Weyerbacher Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.