US Bridges

Peerless Road over Gulletts Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.36 E of Old SR 37 · Structure no. 4700059

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peerless Road over Gulletts Creek is a steel culvert carrying Peerless Road over Gulletts 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPeerless Road
CrossesGulletts Creek
Location00.36 E of Old SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92234, -86.51864
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
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 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2021)
Projected traffic516 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Peerless Road over Gulletts Creek built?

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

What condition is Peerless Road over Gulletts 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 Peerless Road over Gulletts Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Peerless Road over Gulletts Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Peerless Road over Gulletts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.