US Bridges

Lacy RD over Long Branch Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.71 S of 266th ST · Structure no. 2900081

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacy RD over Long Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lacy RD over Long Branch Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLacy RD
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location00.71 S of 266th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16611, -85.95813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Lacy RD over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lacy RD over Long Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lacy RD over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lacy RD over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lacy RD over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.