US Bridges

Chapel LN over Lewis Br of Jacoabs CR

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 01.10 S of Grantline RD · Structure no. 2200051

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,896
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel LN over Lewis Br of Jacoabs CR is a concrete slab carrying Chapel LN over Lewis Br of Jacoabs CR in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 2,896 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,265 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel LN
CrossesLewis Br of Jacoabs CR
Location01.10 S of Grantline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36563, -85.7939
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,896 (2016)
Projected traffic4,265 by 2036
Trucks6%
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 Chapel LN over Lewis Br of Jacoabs CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Chapel LN over Lewis Br of Jacoabs CR 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 Chapel LN over Lewis Br of Jacoabs CR carry?

About 2,896 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Chapel LN over Lewis Br of Jacoabs CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel LN over Lewis Br of Jacoabs CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.