US Bridges

Big Hurricane RD over Branch of Lambs Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.17 E of N Hancock Lane · Structure no. 5500195

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Hurricane RD over Branch of Lambs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Big Hurricane RD over Branch of Lambs Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBig Hurricane RD
CrossesBranch of Lambs Creek
Location00.17 E of N Hancock Lane
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45914, -86.51461
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 Big Hurricane RD over Branch of Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Hurricane 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 Big Hurricane RD over Branch of Lambs Creek carry?

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

How long is Big Hurricane RD over Branch of Lambs Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Big Hurricane RD over Branch of Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.