US Bridges

Springville Judah over Spring Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.61 E of Popcorn Road · Structure no. 4700080

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springville Judah over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Springville Judah over Spring Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpringville Judah
CrossesSpring Creek
Location01.61 E of Popcorn Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95435, -86.6026
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2017)
Projected traffic1,236 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springville Judah over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springville Judah over Spring 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 Springville Judah over Spring Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Springville Judah over Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Springville Judah over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.