US Bridges

New Chapel Road over Lentzier Creek

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.80 N of Cooper Lane · Structure no. 1000002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Chapel Road over Lentzier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Chapel Road over Lentzier Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Chapel Road
CrossesLentzier Creek
Location00.80 N of Cooper Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35685, -85.68498
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2019)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 New Chapel Road over Lentzier Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Chapel Road over Lentzier 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New Chapel Road over Lentzier Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Chapel Road over Lentzier Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New Chapel Road over Lentzier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.