Carter Lane over Branch of Indian Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 00.03 S of SR 158 · Structure no. 4700135
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carter Lane over Branch of Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carter Lane over Branch of Indian Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carter Lane over Branch of Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carter Lane over Branch of Indian 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 Carter Lane over Branch of Indian Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Carter Lane over Branch of Indian Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Carter Lane over Branch of Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.