W Lake Road West over Little Joe Creek
PoorScott County, Indiana · 00.10 W Finley Firehouse · Structure no. 7200022
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Lake Road West over Little Joe Creek is a concrete slab carrying W Lake Road West over Little Joe Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Lake Road West over Little Joe Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is W Lake Road West over Little Joe 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does W Lake Road West over Little Joe Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Lake Road West over Little Joe Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns W Lake Road West over Little Joe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.