US Bridges

Red Crane Road over Guthrie Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.84 N of Tunnelton RD · Structure no. 4700025

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Crane Road over Guthrie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Crane Road over Guthrie Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2037. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Crane Road
CrossesGuthrie Creek
Location00.84 N of Tunnelton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78971, -86.358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2016)
Projected traffic261 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Red Crane Road over Guthrie Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Crane 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 Red Crane Road over Guthrie Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Red Crane Road over Guthrie Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Red Crane Road over Guthrie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.