Pocket RD over Walnut Fk Laughery Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.30 Mi. S. of Mid RD · Structure no. 2400049
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 227
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pocket RD over Walnut Fk Laughery Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pocket RD over Walnut Fk Laughery Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pocket RD over Walnut Fk Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pocket RD over Walnut Fk Laughery 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pocket RD over Walnut Fk Laughery Creek carry?
About 227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pocket RD over Walnut Fk Laughery Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Pocket RD over Walnut Fk Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.