Popcorn Church RD over Branch of Popcorn CR
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Indiana · 01.43 N of SR 54 · Structure no. 4700147
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Popcorn Church RD over Branch of Popcorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Popcorn Church RD over Branch of Popcorn CR in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Popcorn Church RD over Branch of Popcorn CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Popcorn Church RD over Branch of Popcorn CR 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 Popcorn Church RD over Branch of Popcorn CR carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Popcorn Church RD over Branch of Popcorn CR?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Popcorn Church RD over Branch of Popcorn CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.