US Bridges

North Pike Road over Branch of Gullets Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 02.12 N of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700148

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Pike Road over Branch of Gullets Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Pike Road over Branch of Gullets Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Pike Road
CrossesBranch of Gullets Creek
Location02.12 N of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94617, -86.55495
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2016)
Projected traffic221 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 North Pike Road over Branch of Gullets Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Pike Road over Branch of Gullets 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 North Pike Road over Branch of Gullets Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Pike Road over Branch of Gullets Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Pike Road over Branch of Gullets Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.