US Bridges

Jinestown Road over Big Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Indiana · 1 Mile North of D Road · Structure no. 000031531-00358

Built
1896
129 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Jinestown Road over Big Creek Tributary is a steel truss - thru carrying Jinestown Road over Big Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1896, so it is 129 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJinestown Road
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location1 Mile North of D Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89133, -85.4535
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2023)
Projected traffic4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jinestown Road over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jinestown Road over Big Creek Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jinestown Road over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jinestown Road over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Jinestown Road over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.