US Bridges

James RD over Branch of Sanes Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.80 SW of CR 500 W · Structure no. 2100078

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James RD over Branch of Sanes Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying James RD over Branch of Sanes Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJames RD
CrossesBranch of Sanes Creek
Location00.80 SW of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55022, -85.24154
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic250 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 Branch of Sanes Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is James RD over Branch of 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 James RD over Branch of Sanes Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is James RD over Branch of Sanes Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns James RD over Branch of Sanes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.