US Bridges

Kettle Bottom RD over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.20 SE of Maxwell Road · Structure no. 1000134

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kettle Bottom RD over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kettle Bottom RD over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKettle Bottom RD
CrossesBr of E Fork 14 Mile CR
Location00.20 SE of Maxwell Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58597, -85.5666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Kettle Bottom RD over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kettle Bottom RD over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR 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 Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kettle Bottom RD over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kettle Bottom RD over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.