Tunnelton Dennison over Guthrie Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Indiana · 0.36 N of Devils Backbone · Structure no. 4700040
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tunnelton Dennison over Guthrie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tunnelton Dennison over Guthrie Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tunnelton Dennison over Guthrie Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tunnelton Dennison over 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 Tunnelton Dennison over Guthrie Creek carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Tunnelton Dennison over Guthrie Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Tunnelton Dennison over Guthrie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.