US Bridges

Moore RD over Jakes Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Wheeling Ave · Structure no. 1800200

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore RD over Jakes Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Moore RD over Jakes Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,330 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore RD
CrossesJakes Creek
Location00.10 W of Wheeling Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.23688, -85.41523
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2023)
Projected traffic4,330 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Moore RD over Jakes Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore RD 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 Moore RD over Jakes Creek carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moore RD over Jakes Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Moore RD over Jakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.