US Bridges

James RD over S Branch of Garrison CR

Good

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.00 Int. Garrison RD · Structure no. 2100050

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James RD over S Branch of Garrison CR is a concrete slab carrying James RD over S Branch of Garrison CR in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJames RD
CrossesS Branch of Garrison CR
Location00.00 Int. Garrison RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55354, -85.22908
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 James RD over S Branch of Garrison CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is James RD over S Branch of Garrison CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does James RD over S Branch of Garrison CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is James RD over S Branch of Garrison CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns James RD over S Branch of Garrison CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.