Oolitic Road over Salt Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 01.37 N of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700123
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oolitic Road over Salt Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Oolitic Road over Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Oolitic Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is 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 Oolitic Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 4,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Oolitic Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Oolitic Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.