US Bridges

Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.03 E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 3900011

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeputy Pk
CrossesHarberts Creek
Location00.03 E of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78179, -85.48048
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deputy Pk over Harberts 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.