US Bridges

Libertyville Place over Coal Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 S Bell Ave · Structure no. 8400344

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Libertyville Place over Coal Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Libertyville Place over Coal Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLibertyville Place
CrossesCoal Creek
Location00.30 S Bell Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58873, -87.5187
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic502 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Libertyville Place over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Libertyville Place over Coal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Libertyville Place over Coal Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Libertyville Place over Coal Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Libertyville Place over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.