US Bridges

Davidson RD over Little Jamison Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Jamison RD · Structure no. 1500114

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davidson RD over Little Jamison Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davidson RD over Little Jamison Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDavidson RD
CrossesLittle Jamison Creek
Location00.01 E of Jamison RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23427, -84.8258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davidson RD over Little Jamison Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Davidson RD over Little Jamison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Davidson RD over Little Jamison Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Davidson RD over Little Jamison Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Davidson RD over Little Jamison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.