US Bridges

Lamar RD over Nettle Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Franklin RD · Structure no. 8900161

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar RD over Nettle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lamar RD over Nettle Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLamar RD
CrossesNettle Creek
Location00.20 E of Franklin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96075, -85.18945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2020)
Projected traffic258 by 2040
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 Lamar RD over Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamar RD over Nettle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lamar RD over Nettle Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lamar RD over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lamar RD over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.