SR 42 over S Fk Lost Creek
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 00.57 E SR 46/US 40 · Structure no. 015725
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over S Fk Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 42 over S Fk Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,060 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over S Fk Lost Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over S Fk Lost 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over S Fk Lost Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over S Fk Lost Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over S Fk Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.