US Bridges

Sparksville Pike over S Branch Medora Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.03 W of Poplar ST · Structure no. 3600179

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparksville Pike over S Branch Medora Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sparksville Pike over S Branch Medora Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSparksville Pike
CrossesS Branch Medora Creek
Location0.03 W of Poplar ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82141, -86.17321
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2013)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 Sparksville Pike over S Branch Medora Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparksville Pike over S Branch Medora Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Sparksville Pike over S Branch Medora Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sparksville Pike over S Branch Medora Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sparksville Pike over S Branch Medora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.