Charlestown RD over Jacobs Creek
FairFloyd County, Indiana · 01.00 N I-265 · Structure no. 031290
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,062
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charlestown RD over Jacobs Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Charlestown RD over Jacobs Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 94 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 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 21,062 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,046 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Charlestown RD over Jacobs Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Charlestown RD over Jacobs 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Charlestown RD over Jacobs Creek carry?
About 21,062 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Charlestown RD over Jacobs Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Charlestown RD over Jacobs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.