US Bridges

Thornton RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.68 E US 421 · Structure no. 3900047

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornton RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thornton RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesThornton RD
CrossesW Fk Indian-Kentuck CR
Location00.68 E US 421
RouteCounty Highway 180
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87714, -85.36386
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Thornton RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Thornton RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.