US Bridges

Tunnelton Road over Guthrie Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.56 S of CR 250 S · Structure no. 4700033

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tunnelton Road over Guthrie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tunnelton Road over Guthrie Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 946 by 2037. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTunnelton Road
CrossesGuthrie Creek
Location01.56 S of CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80478, -86.43364
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2017)
Projected traffic946 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tunnelton Road over Guthrie Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tunnelton 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 Tunnelton Road over Guthrie Creek carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tunnelton Road over Guthrie Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tunnelton Road over Guthrie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.