US Bridges

Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 02.27 W of SR 446 · Structure no. 4700022

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMeadows Church RD
CrossesBr of Little Salt Creek
Location02.27 W of SR 446
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96906, -86.41129
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic175 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt 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 Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.