US Bridges

Yellowwood Lake RD over Jackson Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 1.33 S Lanam Ridge RD · Structure no. 0700108

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellowwood Lake RD over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yellowwood Lake RD over Jackson Creek in Brown 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesYellowwood Lake RD
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.33 S Lanam Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21445, -86.3446
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Yellowwood Lake RD over Jackson Creek built?

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

What condition is Yellowwood Lake RD over Jackson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Yellowwood Lake RD over Jackson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Yellowwood Lake RD over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Yellowwood Lake RD over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.