US Bridges

Park Road over Deans Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.00 Clifty Falls St. Pa · Structure no. 060280

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Deans Branch is a steel culvert carrying Park Road over Deans Branch in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 79 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 6 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesDeans Branch
Location00.00 Clifty Falls St. Pa
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76358, -85.42318
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2004)
Projected traffic239 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Deans Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Park Road over Deans Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Deans Branch carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Deans Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Deans Branch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.