US Bridges

Liberty Pike over Templeton Creek

Good

Union County, Indiana · 01.20 N of CR 750 S · Structure no. 8100027

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Pike over Templeton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Liberty Pike over Templeton Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Pike
CrossesTempleton Creek
Location01.20 N of CR 750 S
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54347, -84.91018
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Liberty Pike over Templeton Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Pike over Templeton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Pike over Templeton Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Pike over Templeton Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Pike over Templeton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.