US Bridges

Brookmanville RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.02 W Bishop Hill RD · Structure no. 3900061

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookmanville RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookmanville RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookmanville RD
CrossesIndian-Kentuck Creek
Location00.02 W Bishop Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75846, -85.24786
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookmanville RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookmanville RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek 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 Brookmanville RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Brookmanville RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Brookmanville RD over Indian-Kentuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.