US Bridges

Shafter Road over Lawrence Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.00 6300 N 8300 E -Ft B · Structure no. 060595

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,178
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Shafter Road over Lawrence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shafter Road over Lawrence Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 years old, older 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,068 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShafter Road
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location00.00 6300 N 8300 E -Ft B
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86969, -86.02365
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2004)
Projected traffic3,068 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shafter Road over Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shafter Road over Lawrence 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Shafter Road over Lawrence Creek carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shafter Road over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Shafter Road over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.