US Bridges

Mcclure RD over Lambs Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.26 N of Kivett RD · Structure no. 5500075

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclure RD over Lambs Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mcclure RD over Lambs Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcclure RD
CrossesLambs Creek
Location00.26 N of Kivett RD
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53173, -86.52388
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mcclure RD over Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclure RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mcclure RD over Lambs Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcclure RD over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclure RD over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.