US Bridges

Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.07 E of CR 600 W · Structure no. 3900013

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeputy Pk
CrossesHarberts Creek
Location00.07 E of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.7839, -85.49775
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic325 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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deputy Pk over Harberts 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.