US Bridges

Cole LN over Laughery Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 02.30 S US 50 · Structure no. 1500104

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
857 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole LN over Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cole LN over Laughery Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2037. The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCole LN
CrossesLaughery Creek
Location02.30 S US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9952, -84.9535
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length857 ft (261.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2017)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cole LN over Laughery Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cole LN over Laughery 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 Cole LN over Laughery Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cole LN over Laughery Creek?

The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cole LN over Laughery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.