US Bridges

Huron Williams RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.05 N of US 50 · Structure no. 4700097

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron Williams RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huron Williams RD over Beaver Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 60 years old, older 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHuron Williams RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location00.05 N of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72534, -86.67031
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2021)
Projected traffic461 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Huron Williams RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Huron Williams RD over Beaver 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 Huron Williams RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Huron Williams RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Huron Williams RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.