Kemp Road over Mitchell Creek
FairPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 1.10 N of Oak Hill · Structure no. 1300063
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kemp Road over Mitchell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kemp Road over Mitchell Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kemp Road over Mitchell Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kemp Road over Mitchell 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 2023.
How much traffic does Kemp Road over Mitchell Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kemp Road over Mitchell Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Kemp Road over Mitchell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.