Lingle RD over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadOwen County, Indiana · 00.50 E of SR 67 · Structure no. 6000003
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lingle RD over Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lingle RD over Indian Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lingle RD over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lingle RD over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Lingle RD over Indian Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lingle RD over Indian Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lingle RD over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.