US Bridges

Tampico Pike over Branch of Grassy Fork

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.82 N of CR 700 S · Structure no. 3600121

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tampico Pike over Branch of Grassy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tampico Pike over Branch of Grassy Fork in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTampico Pike
CrossesBranch of Grassy Fork
Location0.82 N of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78959, -85.96932
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Tampico Pike over Branch of Grassy Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tampico Pike over Branch of Grassy Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Tampico Pike over Branch of Grassy Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tampico Pike over Branch of Grassy Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tampico Pike over Branch of Grassy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.