US Bridges

Donica Church Road over Little Salt Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.14 S of Logan Road · Structure no. 4700057

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donica Church Road over Little Salt Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Donica Church Road over Little Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDonica Church Road
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location00.14 S of Logan Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94985, -86.47953
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2021)
Projected traffic114 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Donica Church Road over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donica Church Road over Little 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 Donica Church Road over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Donica Church Road over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Donica Church Road over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.