US Bridges

Lawrenceport RD over Fishing Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.08 W of CR 765 S · Structure no. 4700124

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrenceport RD over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrenceport RD over Fishing Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLawrenceport RD
CrossesFishing Creek
Location00.08 W of CR 765 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75275, -86.384
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Lawrenceport RD over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrenceport RD over Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrenceport RD over Fishing Creek carry?

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

How long is Lawrenceport RD over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrenceport RD over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.