US Bridges

China-Manville RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.01 E Turkey Branch RD · Structure no. 3900052

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

China-Manville RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying China-Manville 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChina-Manville RD
CrossesW Fk Indian-Kentuck CR
Location00.01 E Turkey Branch RD
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80341, -85.30325
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.