US Bridges

SR 39 over Unt Pond Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 1.72 S SR 250 · Structure no. 013104

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Unt Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 39 over Unt Pond Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesUnt Pond Creek
Location1.72 S SR 250
RouteState Highway 39
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83646, -85.98921
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2022)
Projected traffic981 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Unt Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Unt 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 Unt Pond Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Unt Pond Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Unt Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.