US Bridges

Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.02 W of Rector RD · Structure no. 3900014

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDeputy Pk
CrossesHarberts Creek
Location00.02 W of Rector RD
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78415, -85.51696
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1991, making it 34 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 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Deputy Pk over Harberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.