US Bridges

Pumphouse Road over Mill Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.32 W of Buddha Road · Structure no. 4700167

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pumphouse Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pumphouse Road over Mill Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPumphouse Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.32 W of Buddha Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76558, -86.41275
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2016)
Projected traffic179 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Pumphouse Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pumphouse Road over Mill 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 Pumphouse Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pumphouse Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pumphouse Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.