US Bridges

Beech Street over Little Lost Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 S E Maple · Structure no. 8400218

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,737
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Street over Little Lost Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Beech Street over Little Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,737 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBeech Street
CrossesLittle Lost Creek
Location00.40 S E Maple
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48446, -87.35155
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,737 (2017)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Beech Street over Little Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Street over Little 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 Beech Street over Little Lost Creek carry?

About 4,737 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beech Street over Little Lost Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Street over Little Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.