US Bridges

Lovers LN over Kimberlin Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.55 W of Mcneely RD · Structure no. 7200041

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers LN over Kimberlin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lovers LN over Kimberlin Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLovers LN
CrossesKimberlin Creek
Location00.55 W of Mcneely RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67133, -85.73844
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lovers LN over Kimberlin Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers LN over Kimberlin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lovers LN over Kimberlin Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lovers LN over Kimberlin Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers LN over Kimberlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.