Armstrong Station over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Indiana · 00.09 S of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700077
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Armstrong Station over Spring Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Armstrong Station over Spring Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 110 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Armstrong Station over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Armstrong Station over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Armstrong Station over Spring Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Armstrong Station over Spring Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Armstrong Station over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.