US Bridges

Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.03 S of Little Doe Run · Structure no. 3900062

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDoe Run RD
CrossesLittle Doe Run
Location00.03 S of Little Doe Run
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74826, -85.22386
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic700 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 Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run built?

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

What condition is Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run 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 Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.