US Bridges

Springville Judah over Spring Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 03.65 W of SR 37 · Structure no. 4700082

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springville Judah over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam 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 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringville Judah
CrossesSpring Creek
Location03.65 W of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94421, -86.61267
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Springville Judah over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.