Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Indiana · 02.36 W of SR 446 · Structure no. 4700150
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadows Church RD over Br of 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 Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Meadows Church RD over Br of Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.