US Bridges

North Pike Road over Goose Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.03 S of SR 54 · Structure no. 4700066

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Pike Road over Goose Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying North Pike Road over Goose Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 52 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Pike Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.03 S of SR 54
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91547, -86.55352
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2016)
Projected traffic379 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 North Pike Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is North Pike Road over Goose 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 North Pike Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Pike Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns North Pike Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.