US Bridges

SR 39 over Branch Pond Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 03.39 S SR 250 · Structure no. 013100

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Branch Pond Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Branch Pond Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 49 years old, older 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 929 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,058 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesBranch Pond Creek
Location03.39 S SR 250
RouteState Highway 39
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81921, -85.98032
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2023)
Projected traffic1,058 by 2043
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 Branch Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 39 over Branch Pond 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Branch Pond Creek carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Branch Pond Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Branch Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.