US Bridges

Jinestown Road over Big Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Indiana · Adjacent to D Road · Structure no. 000031531-00357

Built
1897
128 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Jinestown Road over Big Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Jinestown Road over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1897, so it is 128 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJinestown Road
CrossesBig Creek
LocationAdjacent to D Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88333, -85.4535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jinestown Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jinestown Road over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Jinestown Road over Big Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jinestown Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Jinestown Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.