US Bridges

E Maple Road over Branch Lost Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 W Hunt ST · Structure no. 8400236

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Maple Road over Branch Lost Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying E Maple Road over Branch Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Maple Road
CrossesBranch Lost Creek
Location00.20 W Hunt ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49166, -87.31773
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2017)
Projected traffic704 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E Maple Road over Branch Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Maple Road over Branch 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 E Maple Road over Branch Lost Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Maple Road over Branch Lost Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E Maple Road over Branch Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.