US Bridges

Lambert Ave over Branch of Spring Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.60 W of Rukes RD · Structure no. 6100047

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambert Ave over Branch of Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lambert Ave over Branch of Spring Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,767 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLambert Ave
CrossesBranch of Spring Creek
Location00.60 W of Rukes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60825, -87.33598
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2018)
Projected traffic1,767 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 Lambert Ave over Branch of Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambert Ave over Branch of Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lambert Ave over Branch of Spring Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lambert Ave over Branch of Spring Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lambert Ave over Branch of Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.