US Bridges

Lynn Road over Big Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.25 MI E of Eby RD · Structure no. 8700193

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Road over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lynn Road over Big Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLynn Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.25 MI E of Eby RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19273, -87.25654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic124 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lynn Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Road over Big 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 Lynn Road over Big Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lynn Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.