US Bridges

Kivett RD over Lambs Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.45 N of Kivett RD · Structure no. 5500076

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kivett RD over Lambs Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Kivett RD over Lambs Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKivett RD
CrossesLambs Creek
Location00.45 N of Kivett RD
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53761, -86.52171
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 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 Kivett RD over Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kivett 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 Kivett RD over Lambs Creek carry?

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

How long is Kivett RD over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Kivett RD over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.