US Bridges

Payne-Koehler RD over Plum Run

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.20 NE of County Line R · Structure no. 1000135

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,860
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne-Koehler RD over Plum Run is a concrete slab carrying Payne-Koehler RD over Plum Run in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesPayne-Koehler RD
CrossesPlum Run
Location00.20 NE of County Line R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35985, -85.76508
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2021)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Payne-Koehler RD over Plum Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payne-Koehler RD over Plum Run 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 Payne-Koehler RD over Plum Run carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Payne-Koehler RD over Plum Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Payne-Koehler RD over Plum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.