Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Indiana · 00.23 W of County Line · Structure no. 4700115
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Sugar Creek Road over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.