US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Cypress Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.65 MI W of SR 61 · Structure no. 8700113

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,358
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Avenue over Cypress Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesCypress Creek
Location00.65 MI W of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96964, -87.33328
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2021)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Avenue over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Cypress 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 Avenue over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.