US Bridges

Lemon RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.03 W West Fork RD · Structure no. 3900090

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lemon RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLemon RD
CrossesW Fk Indian-Kentuck CR
Location00.03 W West Fork RD
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90447, -85.3415
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lemon RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.