US Bridges

Bartle Knob RD over Left Branch Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.40 SW of Blue Lick Roa · Structure no. 1000073

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartle Knob RD over Left Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartle Knob RD over Left Branch Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBartle Knob RD
CrossesLeft Branch Creek
Location00.40 SW of Blue Lick Roa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50486, -85.81116
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bartle Knob RD over Left Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartle Knob RD over Left Branch Creek 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 Bartle Knob RD over Left Branch Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bartle Knob RD over Left Branch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bartle Knob RD over Left Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.