US Bridges

Brushy Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.01 W of East Prong RD · Structure no. 3900054

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brushy Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrushy Fork RD
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location00.01 W of East Prong RD
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.79065, -85.26938
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brushy Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek 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 Brushy Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is Brushy Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.