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Twin Bridges Road over Rock Lick Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.55 SE of Yockey Road · Structure no. 4700160

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Bridges Road over Rock Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying Twin Bridges Road over Rock Lick Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Bridges Road
CrossesRock Lick Creek
Location00.55 SE of Yockey Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78482, -86.43627
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Twin Bridges Road over Rock Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Bridges Road over Rock Lick 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 Twin Bridges Road over Rock Lick Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Twin Bridges Road over Rock Lick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Bridges Road over Rock Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.