US Bridges

Hunters Creek Road over Little Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.06 E of SR 446 · Structure no. 4700149

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunters Creek Road over Little Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hunters Creek Road over Little Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHunters Creek Road
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location00.06 E of SR 446
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98904, -86.36787
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Hunters Creek Road over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunters Creek Road over Little Salt 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 Hunters Creek Road over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hunters Creek Road over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hunters Creek Road over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.