US Bridges

Sportsman Club RD over Fishing Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.45 E of SR 60 · Structure no. 4700037

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sportsman Club RD over Fishing Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sportsman Club RD over Fishing Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSportsman Club RD
CrossesFishing Creek
Location01.45 E of SR 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71336, -86.371
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2016)
Projected traffic193 by 2036
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sportsman Club RD over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sportsman Club RD over Fishing 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 Sportsman Club RD over Fishing Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sportsman Club RD over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sportsman Club RD over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.