Sipes Branch Road over Branch Little Salt Creek
GoodLawrence County, Indiana · 00.26 N of Meadows Chrch · Structure no. 4700158
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sipes Branch Road over Branch Little Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sipes Branch Road over Branch Little Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sipes Branch Road over Branch Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sipes Branch Road over Branch Little Salt Creek 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 Sipes Branch Road over Branch Little Salt Creek carry?
About 208 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sipes Branch Road over Branch Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sipes Branch Road over Branch Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.