US Bridges

Briarhopper RD over Lambs Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.45 N of Kivett RD · Structure no. 5500197

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarhopper RD over Lambs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briarhopper RD over 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBriarhopper RD
CrossesLambs Creek
Location00.45 N of Kivett RD
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53329, -86.50749
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Briarhopper RD over Lambs Creek built?

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

What condition is Briarhopper RD over 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 Briarhopper RD over Lambs Creek carry?

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

How long is Briarhopper RD over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Briarhopper RD over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.