US Bridges

Stonington Road over Fishing Creek

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Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.37 E of CR 400 E · Structure no. 4700172

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonington Road over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stonington Road over Fishing Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStonington Road
CrossesFishing Creek
Location01.37 E of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.73122, -86.37583
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2017)
Projected traffic191 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 Stonington Road over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonington Road over Fishing 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 Stonington Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stonington Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stonington Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.