US Bridges

Middle RD over Lancassange Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 W Allison LN · Structure no. 1000120

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Lancassange Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Middle RD over Lancassange Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 23,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,720 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesLancassange Creek
Location00.10 W Allison LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31091, -85.7033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,400 (2018)
Projected traffic40,720 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Middle RD over Lancassange Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle RD over Lancassange 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Middle RD over Lancassange Creek carry?

About 23,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Middle RD over Lancassange Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over Lancassange Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.