US Bridges

George Johnson RD over Guthrie Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.12 S of Leesville Road · Structure no. 4700136

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Johnson RD over Guthrie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying George Johnson RD over Guthrie Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Johnson RD
CrossesGuthrie Creek
Location01.12 S of Leesville Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8285, -86.27869
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 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 George Johnson RD over Guthrie Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Johnson RD over Guthrie 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 George Johnson RD over Guthrie Creek carry?

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

How long is George Johnson RD over Guthrie Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns George Johnson RD over Guthrie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.