US Bridges

East Prong RD over Lee Hill Road

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.09 S of Lonnis Hill RD · Structure no. 3900126

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Prong RD over Lee Hill Road is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying East Prong RD over Lee Hill Road in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Prong RD
CrossesLee Hill Road
Location00.09 S of Lonnis Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83491, -85.25581
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 East Prong RD over Lee Hill Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Prong RD over Lee Hill Road 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 East Prong RD over Lee Hill Road carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Prong RD over Lee Hill Road?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns East Prong RD over Lee Hill Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.