US Bridges

Avoca Eureka Road over Goose Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.02 W of SR 54 · Structure no. 4700126

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avoca Eureka Road over Goose Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Avoca Eureka Road over Goose 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAvoca Eureka Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.02 W of SR 54
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91215, -86.55125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2016)
Projected traffic304 by 2036
Trucks4%
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 Avoca Eureka Road over Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Avoca Eureka Road over Goose 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 Avoca Eureka Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Avoca Eureka Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Avoca Eureka Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.