Vinegar Hill Road over De Witt Creek
PoorLawrence County, Indiana · 00.29 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 4700004
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vinegar Hill Road over De Witt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vinegar Hill Road over De Witt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vinegar Hill Road over De Witt Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vinegar Hill Road over De Witt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Vinegar Hill Road over De Witt Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Vinegar Hill Road over De Witt Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Vinegar Hill Road over De Witt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.