US Bridges

Kettle Bottom RD over East Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.80 SE of Maxwell Road · Structure no. 1000048

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kettle Bottom RD over East Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Kettle Bottom RD over East Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKettle Bottom RD
CrossesEast Fork
Location00.80 SE of Maxwell Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58076, -85.561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic680 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kettle Bottom RD over East Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kettle Bottom RD over East Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Kettle Bottom RD over East Fork carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kettle Bottom RD over East Fork?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kettle Bottom RD over East Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.