US Bridges

Hatchery Road over Goose Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.00 Avoca Fish Hatchery · Structure no. 060420

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Hatchery Road over Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hatchery Road over Goose Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 years old, older 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHatchery Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.00 Avoca Fish Hatchery
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90982, -86.54949
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2004)
Projected traffic237 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State 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 Hatchery Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Hatchery Road over Goose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hatchery Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hatchery Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hatchery Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.