US Bridges

Lawrenceville RD over East Fork Tanners Creek

FairPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Gutapfel RD · Structure no. 1500100

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrenceville RD over East Fork Tanners Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lawrenceville RD over East Fork Tanners Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLawrenceville RD
CrossesEast Fork Tanners Creek
Location00.30 N of Gutapfel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2662, -85.03948
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2017)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrenceville RD over East Fork Tanners Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Lawrenceville RD over East Fork Tanners 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrenceville RD over East Fork Tanners Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lawrenceville RD over East Fork Tanners Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrenceville RD over East Fork Tanners Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.