US Bridges

China-Manville RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.03 W Bacon Ridge RD · Structure no. 3900051

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

China-Manville RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying China-Manville RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChina-Manville RD
CrossesW Fk Indian-Kentuck CR
Location00.03 W Bacon Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82579, -85.33579
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic725 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 China-Manville RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns China-Manville RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.