US Bridges

SR 142 over Lambs Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 04.15 W SR 39 · Structure no. 027010

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,040
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over Lambs Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 142 over Lambs Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 91 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2027. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 142
CrossesLambs Creek
Location04.15 W SR 39
RouteState Highway 142
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51845, -86.53039
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2017)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 142 over Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 142 over Lambs 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 142 over Lambs Creek carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.