US Bridges

Johnson LN over Branch of Bayou Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.01 S of Broadway Ave · Structure no. 8200213

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson LN over Branch of Bayou Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Johnson LN over Branch of Bayou Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnson LN
CrossesBranch of Bayou Creek
Location00.01 S of Broadway Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96008, -87.63203
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2020)
Projected traffic163 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Johnson LN over Branch of Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson LN over Branch of Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson LN over Branch of Bayou Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson LN over Branch of Bayou Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson LN over Branch of Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.