US Bridges

Johnson School RD over Sanes Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.00 Int Sanes RD · Structure no. 2100049

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson School RD over Sanes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Johnson School RD over Sanes Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson School RD
CrossesSanes Creek
Location00.00 Int Sanes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53373, -85.25817
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Johnson School RD over Sanes Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson School RD over Sanes 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson School RD over Sanes Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson School RD over Sanes Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson School RD over Sanes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.