US Bridges

Broomsage Road over Branch of Pleasant Run

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.53 W of Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 4700152

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broomsage Road over Branch of Pleasant Run is a steel culvert carrying Broomsage Road over Branch of Pleasant Run in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroomsage Road
CrossesBranch of Pleasant Run
Location00.53 W of Mt Pleasant
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89032, -86.47965
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic223 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Broomsage Road over Branch of Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broomsage Road over Branch of Pleasant Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Broomsage Road over Branch of Pleasant Run carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Broomsage Road over Branch of Pleasant Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Broomsage Road over Branch of Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.