US Bridges

Crowe Road over Lost Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 N of American Bottom · Structure no. 2800022

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crowe Road over Lost Creek is a concrete slab carrying Crowe Road over Lost Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrowe Road
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.30 N of American Bottom
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03107, -86.794
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2022)
Projected traffic285 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Crowe Road over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crowe Road over Lost 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Crowe Road over Lost Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Crowe Road over Lost Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Crowe Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.