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RTE - J264 over Starnes Branch

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.27 S of CR 1250 W · Structure no. 3600254

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE - J264 over Starnes Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE - J264 over Starnes Branch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE - J264
CrossesStarnes Branch
Location0.27 S of CR 1250 W
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9946, -86.26495
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 RTE - J264 over Starnes Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE - J264 over Starnes Branch 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 RTE - J264 over Starnes Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE - J264 over Starnes Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns RTE - J264 over Starnes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.