US Bridges

Lonnis Hill RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.06 W East Prong RD · Structure no. 3900048

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lonnis Hill RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lonnis Hill RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLonnis Hill RD
CrossesIndian-Kentuck Creek
Location00.06 W East Prong RD
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83962, -85.26031
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 Lonnis Hill RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lonnis Hill RD over Indian-Kentuck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lonnis Hill RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lonnis Hill RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lonnis Hill RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.