US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Castleberry Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.02 S SR 66 · Structure no. 023565

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Castleberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lincoln Avenue over Castleberry Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesCastleberry Creek
Location00.02 S SR 66
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.90748, -86.73692
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2021)
Projected traffic187 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lincoln Avenue over Castleberry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Castleberry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Castleberry Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Castleberry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Castleberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.