US Bridges

Salt Fork RD over Camp Ground Branch

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Jackson Ridge · Structure no. 1500054

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Fork RD over Camp Ground Branch is a concrete slab carrying Salt Fork RD over Camp Ground Branch in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 47 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSalt Fork RD
CrossesCamp Ground Branch
Location00.10 S of Jackson Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17979, -84.87057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2017)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Salt Fork RD over Camp Ground Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Salt Fork RD over Camp Ground Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Salt Fork RD over Camp Ground Branch carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salt Fork RD over Camp Ground Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Fork RD over Camp Ground Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.