US Bridges

Lingle RD over Creek to White River

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.35 E of S Vickery RD · Structure no. 5500124

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lingle RD over Creek to White River is a concrete tee beam carrying Lingle RD over Creek to White River in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLingle RD
CrossesCreek to White River
Location00.35 E of S Vickery RD
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3736, -86.61176
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic770 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lingle RD over Creek to White River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lingle RD over Creek to White River 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 Lingle RD over Creek to White River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lingle RD over Creek to White River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lingle RD over Creek to White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.