US Bridges

Abel Hill Road over Lost River

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.01 W Simmons Creek RD · Structure no. 5100046

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abel Hill Road over Lost River is a steel truss - thru carrying Abel Hill Road over Lost River in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAbel Hill Road
CrossesLost River
Location0.01 W Simmons Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5382, -86.80459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2007)
Projected traffic128 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abel Hill Road over Lost River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abel Hill Road over Lost River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Abel Hill Road over Lost River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Abel Hill Road over Lost River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Abel Hill Road over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.