US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.78 N of Highwater RD · Structure no. 4700078

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.78 N of Highwater RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87842, -86.65282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks4%
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 Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.