US Bridges

Gtown-Lanesville over Georgetown Creek

Poor

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 S of US 64 · Structure no. 2200034

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,301
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gtown-Lanesville over Georgetown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gtown-Lanesville over Georgetown Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,301 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2036. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGtown-Lanesville
CrossesGeorgetown Creek
Location00.10 S of US 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29339, -85.98025
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,301 (2016)
Projected traffic1,916 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$708,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gtown-Lanesville over Georgetown Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gtown-Lanesville over Georgetown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Gtown-Lanesville over Georgetown Creek carry?

About 1,301 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gtown-Lanesville over Georgetown Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gtown-Lanesville over Georgetown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.