US Bridges

ST John Church RD over Panther Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Main ST Lanesv · Structure no. 3100004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,580
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST John Church RD over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST John Church RD over Panther Creek in Harrison 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 5 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 3,580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesST John Church RD
CrossesPanther Creek
Location00.20 S of Main ST Lanesv
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23499, -85.98418
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,580 (2018)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2038
Trucks6%
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

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 ST John Church RD over Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is ST John Church RD over Panther 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST John Church RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 3,580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST John Church RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST John Church RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.