US Bridges

Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.60 Mi. N. Forrest RD · Structure no. 2400019

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Branch RD
CrossesHarvey Branch Salt Creek
Location00.60 Mi. N. Forrest RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35638, -85.20629
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic451 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.