US Bridges

Brown Avenue over Lost Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 S Maple Ave · Structure no. 8400346

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,655
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Avenue over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brown Avenue 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 9,655 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,209 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrown Avenue
CrossesLost Creek
Location00.10 S Maple Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49189, -87.36983
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,655 (2017)
Projected traffic13,209 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Brown Avenue over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is Brown Avenue 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 Brown Avenue over Lost Creek carry?

About 9,655 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brown Avenue over Lost Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Avenue over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.