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Bethany Road over Pleasant Run

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Clark County, Indiana · 00.00 SE of High Jackson · Structure no. 1000159

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,822
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Road over Pleasant Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bethany Road over Pleasant Run in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,822 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Road
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.00 SE of High Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.41954, -85.69561
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,822 (2021)
Projected traffic710 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Bethany Road over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany Road over Pleasant 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 Bethany Road over Pleasant Run carry?

About 1,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Road over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Road over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.