US Bridges

Kennedy Crossng RD over Waterworks Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 1100011

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Crossng RD over Waterworks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kennedy Crossng RD over Waterworks Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKennedy Crossng RD
CrossesWaterworks Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5324, -87.1684
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic599 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kennedy Crossng RD over Waterworks Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Crossng RD over Waterworks Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Crossng RD over Waterworks Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Crossng RD over Waterworks Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Crossng RD over Waterworks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.