US Bridges

Bain RD over Lambs Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.02 W of Lwr Patton Pk · Structure no. 5500057

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bain RD over Lambs Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bain RD over Lambs Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBain RD
CrossesLambs Creek
Location00.02 W of Lwr Patton Pk
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45438, -86.50275
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2023)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 Bain RD over Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bain RD over Lambs Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bain RD over Lambs Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bain RD over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bain RD over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.