US Bridges

Red Brush RD over Branch of Salt Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.24 E of CR 450W · Structure no. 3600049

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Brush RD over Branch of Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Red Brush RD over Branch of Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Brush RD
CrossesBranch of Salt Creek
Location00.24 E of CR 450W
RouteCounty Highway 238
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97367, -86.12275
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Red Brush RD over Branch of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Brush RD over Branch of Salt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Red Brush RD over Branch of Salt Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Red Brush RD over Branch of Salt Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Brush RD over Branch of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.