US Bridges

Payton Road over De Witt Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.54 N of Pinhook Road · Structure no. 4700006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payton Road over De Witt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Payton Road over De Witt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPayton Road
CrossesDe Witt Creek
Location00.54 N of Pinhook Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84023, -86.38552
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
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 Payton Road over De Witt Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payton Road over De Witt 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 Payton Road over De Witt Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Payton Road over De Witt Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Payton Road over De Witt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.