US Bridges

Hunt ST over Branch of Lost Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.70 N SR 42 · Structure no. 8400092

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunt ST over Branch of Lost Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hunt ST over Branch of Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHunt ST
CrossesBranch of Lost Creek
Location00.70 N SR 42
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47322, -87.31433
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2017)
Projected traffic1,217 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Hunt ST over Branch of Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunt ST over Branch of Lost 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hunt ST over Branch of Lost Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hunt ST over Branch of Lost Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hunt ST over Branch of Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.