US Bridges

Williamsilverville over Silverville Branch Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.04 S of SR 158 · Structure no. 4700120

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsilverville over Silverville Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Williamsilverville over Silverville Branch Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliamsilverville
CrossesSilverville Branch Creek
Location00.04 S of SR 158
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85709, -86.66538
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 Williamsilverville over Silverville Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamsilverville over Silverville Branch 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 Williamsilverville over Silverville Branch Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Williamsilverville over Silverville Branch Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Williamsilverville over Silverville Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.