US Bridges

Fort Harrison RD over Lost Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 W 13th ST · Structure no. 8400341

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,692
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Harrison RD over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fort Harrison RD over Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 20,692 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,306 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFort Harrison RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location00.10 W 13th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50668, -87.39951
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,692 (2017)
Projected traffic28,306 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Fort Harrison RD over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Harrison RD 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 Fort Harrison RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 20,692 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fort Harrison RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Harrison RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.