US Bridges

Spencer Pike Road over Popcorn Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.02 E of Popcorn Ch · Structure no. 4700084

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer Pike Road over Popcorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spencer Pike Road over Popcorn Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,455 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSpencer Pike Road
CrossesPopcorn Creek
Location00.02 E of Popcorn Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98186, -86.63823
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2016)
Projected traffic2,455 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 Spencer Pike Road over Popcorn Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer Pike Road over Popcorn 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 Spencer Pike Road over Popcorn Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spencer Pike Road over Popcorn Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer Pike Road over Popcorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.