US Bridges

Liberty Way over Branch of Little Haw CR

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.02 SE of Schaefer Driv · Structure no. 0300321

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Way over Branch of Little Haw CR is a steel culvert carrying Liberty Way over Branch of Little Haw CR in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Way
CrossesBranch of Little Haw CR
Location00.02 SE of Schaefer Driv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28593, -85.76862
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2022)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Liberty Way over Branch of Little Haw CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Way over Branch of Little Haw CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Way over Branch of Little Haw CR carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Way over Branch of Little Haw CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Way over Branch of Little Haw CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.