US Bridges

Old SR 67 over Lambs Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.53 E of Mosier RD · Structure no. 5500121

Built
1893
132 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 67 over Lambs Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Old SR 67 over Lambs Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1893, so it is 132 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 67
CrossesLambs Creek
Location00.53 E of Mosier RD
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42402, -86.4753
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 67 over Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 67 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 Old SR 67 over Lambs Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 67 over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 67 over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.