US Bridges

Springville Judah over Spring Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 03.18 W of SR 37 · Structure no. 4700164

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,148
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springville Judah over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springville Judah over Spring Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpringville Judah
CrossesSpring Creek
Location03.18 W of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95007, -86.60935
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2017)
Projected traffic1,236 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 Springville Judah over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springville Judah over Spring 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 Springville Judah over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Springville Judah over Spring Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Springville Judah over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.