US Bridges

Lutheran Church RD over Sugar Mill Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.30 E of JCT SR 341 · Structure no. 2300036

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lutheran Church RD over Sugar Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lutheran Church RD over Sugar Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLutheran Church RD
CrossesSugar Mill Creek
Location00.30 E of JCT SR 341
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98456, -87.14422
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lutheran Church RD over Sugar Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lutheran Church RD over Sugar Mill 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Lutheran Church RD over Sugar Mill Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lutheran Church RD over Sugar Mill Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lutheran Church RD over Sugar Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.