US Bridges

SR 157 over Branch Lemon Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 02.35 N SR 67 · Structure no. 027941

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Branch Lemon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 157 over Branch Lemon Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesBranch Lemon Creek
Location02.35 N SR 67
RouteState Highway 157
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14112, -86.99354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2021)
Projected traffic1,442 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 157 over Branch Lemon Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Branch Lemon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 over Branch Lemon Creek carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Branch Lemon Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over Branch Lemon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.