US Bridges

Butler Bridge Road over Lost River

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.32 N of Peggy Hollow RD · Structure no. 5100065

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Bridge Road over Lost River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butler Bridge Road over Lost River in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Bridge Road
CrossesLost River
Location0.32 N of Peggy Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.59623, -86.75246
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic115 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Butler Bridge Road over Lost River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Bridge 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 Butler Bridge Road over Lost River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butler Bridge Road over Lost River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Bridge Road over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.