US Bridges

CR 475 East over Branch of Pond Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.12 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 3600234

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475 East over Branch of Pond Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 475 East over Branch of Pond Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 475 East
CrossesBranch of Pond Creek
Location0.12 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82466, -85.94737
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 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 CR 475 East over Branch of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 475 East over Branch of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 475 East over Branch of Pond Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 475 East over Branch of Pond Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475 East over Branch of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.