US Bridges

Upper Patton RD over Branch of Lambs Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Upper Patton R · Structure no. 5500145

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Patton RD over Branch of Lambs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Patton RD over Branch of Lambs Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUpper Patton RD
CrossesBranch of Lambs Creek
Location00.40 W of Upper Patton R
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50208, -86.50446
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Upper Patton RD over Branch of Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Patton RD over Branch of 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 Upper Patton RD over Branch of Lambs Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Patton RD over Branch of Lambs Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Patton RD over Branch of Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.