Red Crane Road over Branch Guthrie Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Indiana · 02.02 N of Tunnelton RD · Structure no. 4700024
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Crane Road over Branch Guthrie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Crane Road over Branch Guthrie Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Red Crane Road over Branch Guthrie Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Crane Road over Branch Guthrie 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 Red Crane Road over Branch Guthrie Creek carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Red Crane Road over Branch Guthrie Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Red Crane Road over Branch Guthrie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.