US Bridges

Nebo Road over Jakes Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.17 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 1800045

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebo Road over Jakes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nebo Road over Jakes Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNebo Road
CrossesJakes Creek
Location00.17 N of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24336, -85.46188
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2023)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Nebo Road over Jakes Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nebo 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 Nebo Road over Jakes Creek carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nebo Road over Jakes Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nebo Road over Jakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.