Cornett Road over South Fork of Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Indiana · 0.13 W of CR 975 W · Structure no. 3600020
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cornett Road over South Fork of Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornett Road over South Fork of Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cornett Road over South Fork of Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cornett Road over South Fork of Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Cornett Road over South Fork of Salt Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cornett Road over South Fork of Salt Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Cornett Road over South Fork of Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.