US Bridges

Smith Road over Campbell Branch

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.80 E of Grnvle Borden · Structure no. 1000154

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over Campbell Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Road over Campbell Branch in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Road
CrossesCampbell Branch
Location00.80 E of Grnvle Borden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.40907, -85.94338
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic380 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Smith Road over Campbell Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over Campbell Branch 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 Smith Road over Campbell Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road over Campbell Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Road over Campbell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.