US Bridges

Berean RD over Lambs Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.97 W of Upper Patton R · Structure no. 5500152

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berean RD over Lambs Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Berean RD over Lambs Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBerean RD
CrossesLambs Creek
Location01.97 W of Upper Patton R
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51004, -86.52939
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.
Culvert5 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Berean RD over Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berean 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 Berean RD over Lambs Creek carry?

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

How long is Berean RD over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Berean RD over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.