US Bridges

SR 39 over Pond Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 03.89 S SR 250 · Structure no. 013090

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,252
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Pond Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Pond Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 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 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesPond Creek
Location03.89 S SR 250
RouteState Highway 39
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81214, -85.97774
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,252 (2021)
Projected traffic952 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 39 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 39 over Pond 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Pond Creek carry?

About 1,252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.