US Bridges

East Powerline RD over Back Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.27 E of Back Creek RD · Structure no. 4700045

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Powerline RD over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Powerline RD over Back Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Powerline RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location01.27 E of Back Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91441, -86.28675
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2017)
Projected traffic115 by 2037
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 East Powerline RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Powerline RD over Back 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 East Powerline RD over Back Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Powerline RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Powerline RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.