US Bridges

Mosier RD over Branch of Lambs Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.22 S of W Bain RD · Structure no. 5500155

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosier RD over Branch of Lambs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mosier 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMosier RD
CrossesBranch of Lambs Creek
Location00.22 S of W Bain RD
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45102, -86.50259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed7.5 mi (12 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 Mosier RD over Branch of Lambs Creek built?

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

What condition is Mosier 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 Mosier RD over Branch of Lambs Creek carry?

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

How long is Mosier RD over Branch of Lambs Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mosier RD over Branch of Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.