Jones Road over Bell Creek
FairDelaware County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Proctor RD · Structure no. 1800113
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones Road over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jones Road over Bell Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jones Road over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Jones Road over Bell 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 Jones Road over Bell Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jones Road over Bell Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Jones Road over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.