US Bridges

Kelly Branch RD over Kelly Branch

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.10 E of SR 157 · Structure no. 2800051

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Branch RD over Kelly Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly Branch RD over Kelly Branch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly Branch RD
CrossesKelly Branch
Location0.10 E of SR 157
RouteCounty Highway 310
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09578, -86.91573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Kelly Branch RD over Kelly Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Branch RD over Kelly Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kelly Branch RD over Kelly Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Branch RD over Kelly Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Branch RD over Kelly Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.