East Oolitic Road over Salt Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 00.17 E of Lafayette Ave · Structure no. 4700105
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,522
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Oolitic Road over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Oolitic Road over Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 48 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 1,522 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,796 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Oolitic Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is East Oolitic Road over Salt 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 East Oolitic Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 1,522 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is East Oolitic Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns East Oolitic Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.