US Bridges

J Ford RD over Goose Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 620 N · Structure no. 2600251

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Ford RD over Goose Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying J Ford RD over Goose Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJ Ford RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.30 N of CR 620 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.45404, -87.4859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 J Ford RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Ford RD over Goose 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does J Ford RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is J Ford RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns J Ford RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.