US Bridges

Judah Logan Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.88 E of Mcfadden Ridge · Structure no. 4700055

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judah Logan Road over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Judah Logan Road over Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 59 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2036. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJudah Logan Road
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.88 E of Mcfadden Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94315, -86.51012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2016)
Projected traffic305 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Judah Logan Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Judah Logan Road over Salt 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 Judah Logan Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Judah Logan Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Judah Logan Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.