US Bridges

Lincoln Trail Road over Coles Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.11 MI W of SR 161 · Structure no. 8700052

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Trail Road over Coles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Trail Road over Coles Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Trail Road
CrossesColes Creek
Location01.11 MI W of SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.11858, -87.136
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2021)
Projected traffic535 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lincoln Trail Road over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Trail Road over Coles 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 Lincoln Trail Road over Coles Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Trail Road over Coles Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Trail Road over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.