US Bridges

Hunt ST over Lost Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 S Maple Ave · Structure no. 8400137

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,644
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunt ST over Lost Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hunt ST over 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 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 1,644 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,248 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHunt ST
CrossesLost Creek
Location00.40 S Maple Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48581, -87.3142
Functional classUrban 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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,644 (2017)
Projected traffic2,248 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 Hunt ST over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is Hunt ST over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hunt ST over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,644 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hunt ST over Lost Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hunt ST over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.