US Bridges

Morrison Road over Jakes Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Drum RD · Structure no. 1800042

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrison Road over Jakes Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Morrison Road over Jakes Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrison Road
CrossesJakes Creek
Location00.10 S of Drum RD
RouteCity Street 323
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24651, -85.44284
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,780 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Morrison Road over Jakes Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrison Road over Jakes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Morrison Road over Jakes Creek carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morrison Road over Jakes Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Morrison Road over Jakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.