US Bridges

Patton Hill Road over Goose Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.03 W of SR 37 · Structure no. 4700130

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,958
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patton Hill Road over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patton Hill Road over Goose Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,503 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatton Hill Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.03 W of SR 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90076, -86.53272
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2021)
Projected traffic2,503 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Patton Hill Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patton Hill Road over Goose 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 Patton Hill Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Patton Hill Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Patton Hill Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.