River Bottom RD over Big Saluda Creek
FairJefferson County, Indiana · 00.15 N of Saluda Hill RD · Structure no. 3900036
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Bottom RD over Big Saluda Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Bottom RD over Big Saluda Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Bottom RD over Big Saluda Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Bottom RD over Big Saluda 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 River Bottom RD over Big Saluda Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is River Bottom RD over Big Saluda Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns River Bottom RD over Big Saluda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.