US Bridges

Starr Lane over Crawford Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.53 W of Pinhook Road · Structure no. 4700145

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starr Lane over Crawford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Starr Lane over Crawford Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStarr Lane
CrossesCrawford Creek
Location00.53 W of Pinhook Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81605, -86.38406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2016)
Projected traffic149 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 Starr Lane over Crawford Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starr Lane over Crawford 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 Starr Lane over Crawford Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Starr Lane over Crawford Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Starr Lane over Crawford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.