US Bridges

Mt Pleasant Road over Pleasant Run Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.51 N of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700162

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
818
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant Road over Pleasant Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Pleasant Road over Pleasant Run Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMt Pleasant Road
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location01.51 N of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90034, -86.46991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2016)
Projected traffic866 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mt Pleasant Road over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant Road over Pleasant Run 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 Mt Pleasant Road over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant Road over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant Road over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.