US Bridges

Powell Valley Road over Lost River

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 1.24 N of Anderson Road · Structure no. 5100032

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Valley Road over Lost River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Powell Valley Road over Lost River in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPowell Valley Road
CrossesLost River
Location1.24 N of Anderson Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58766, -86.71045
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2007)
Projected traffic81 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Powell Valley Road over Lost River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell Valley Road over Lost River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Powell Valley Road over Lost River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Powell Valley Road over Lost River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Powell Valley Road over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.