US Bridges

Harvey Branch RD over Marlin Branch Salt Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Railfence RD · Structure no. 2400087

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Branch RD over Marlin Branch Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Harvey Branch RD over Marlin Branch Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHarvey Branch RD
CrossesMarlin Branch Salt Creek
Location00.40 E of Railfence RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3925, -85.20797
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
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 Harvey Branch RD over Marlin Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Branch RD over Marlin Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.