US Bridges

Brown Street over Carpenter Creek

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.04 Miles E of Ohio Stre · Structure no. 3700147

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Street over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brown Street over Carpenter Creek in Jasper 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrown Street
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.04 Miles E of Ohio Stre
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75629, -87.15062
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2022)
Projected traffic719 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Street over Carpenter Creek built?

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

What condition is Brown Street over Carpenter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Street over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brown Street over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Street over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.