US Bridges

Kemp Road over Branch of Mitchell Creek

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.10 S Governors TR · Structure no. 1300097

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemp Road over Branch of Mitchell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kemp Road over Branch of Mitchell Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKemp Road
CrossesBranch of Mitchell Creek
Location0.10 S Governors TR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.305, -86.60951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Kemp Road over Branch of Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kemp Road over Branch of Mitchell Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kemp Road over Branch of Mitchell Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kemp Road over Branch of Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kemp Road over Branch of Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.