US Bridges

Park Road over Spring Mill Lake

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.00 Spring Mill St. Par · Structure no. 060460

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Spring Mill Lake is a steel culvert carrying Park Road over Spring Mill Lake in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 92 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 6 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 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesSpring Mill Lake
Location00.00 Spring Mill St. Par
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.73661, -86.41293
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2004)
Projected traffic237 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Spring Mill Lake built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Park Road over Spring Mill Lake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Spring Mill Lake carry?

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

How long is Park Road over Spring Mill Lake?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Spring Mill Lake?

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