US Bridges

Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.01 Mi. S. Forrest RD · Structure no. 2400053

Built
1885
140 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1885, so it is 140 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 16 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
Location00.01 Mi. S. Forrest RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.34848, -85.20695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible 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 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 350 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 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Branch RD over Harvey Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.