US Bridges

Camp Meeting RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.88 E of US 421 · Structure no. 3900046

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Meeting RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Meeting RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 90 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamp Meeting RD
CrossesW Fk Indian-Kentuck CR
Location00.88 E of US 421
RouteCounty Highway 182
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90609, -85.35582
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Camp Meeting RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Camp Meeting RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR 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 Camp Meeting RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camp Meeting RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Meeting RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.