US Bridges

Peerless Road over Branch of Pleasant Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.52 N of 1st Street · Structure no. 4700104

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,363
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peerless Road over Branch of Pleasant Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peerless Road over Branch of Pleasant Run 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 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeerless Road
CrossesBranch of Pleasant Run
Location00.52 N of 1st Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90412, -86.49184
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2021)
Projected traffic1,517 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Peerless Road over Branch of Pleasant Run built?

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

What condition is Peerless Road over Branch of Pleasant Run 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 Peerless Road over Branch of Pleasant Run carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Peerless Road over Branch of Pleasant Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Peerless Road over Branch of Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.