Earl Road over Sugar Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 00.29 S of Lawrenceport · Structure no. 4700132
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Earl Road over Sugar Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Earl Road over Sugar Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Earl Road over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Earl Road over Sugar 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 Earl Road over Sugar Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Earl Road over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Earl Road over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.