US Bridges

Kentucky Street over Carpenter Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.03 Miles E of Harrison · Structure no. 3700148

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Street over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kentucky Street over Carpenter Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Street
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.03 Miles E of Harrison
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75833, -87.14669
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2022)
Projected traffic1,378 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kentucky Street over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky Street over Carpenter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kentucky Street over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Street over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Street over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.