US Bridges

Louisville Road over Splunge Creek

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.60 S Oregan Ch · Structure no. 8400019

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisville Road over Splunge Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Louisville Road over Splunge Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 419 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisville Road
CrossesSplunge Creek
Location00.60 S Oregan Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.32478, -87.26054
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2017)
Projected traffic419 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Louisville Road over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louisville Road over Splunge 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Louisville Road over Splunge Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Louisville Road over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Louisville Road over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.