US Bridges

Sparksville Road over Guthrie Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.31 W of Leesville Road · Structure no. 4700016

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparksville Road over Guthrie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparksville Road over Guthrie Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSparksville Road
CrossesGuthrie Creek
Location00.31 W of Leesville Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.842, -86.2789
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sparksville Road over Guthrie Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparksville Road over Guthrie 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 Sparksville Road over Guthrie Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sparksville Road over Guthrie Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sparksville Road over Guthrie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.