Kettle Bottom RD over Branch of East Fork
GoodPosted for loadClark County, Indiana · 01.00 NW of Maxwell Road · Structure no. 1000121
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kettle Bottom RD over Branch of East Fork is a wood or timber slab carrying Kettle Bottom RD over Branch of East Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kettle Bottom RD over Branch of East Fork built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kettle Bottom RD over Branch of East Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Kettle Bottom RD over Branch of East Fork carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kettle Bottom RD over Branch of East Fork?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kettle Bottom RD over Branch of East Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.