US Bridges

Barbersville RD over Trib to Canaan Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.57 S of Risks Ridge R · Structure no. 3900092

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbersville RD over Trib to Canaan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Barbersville RD over Trib to Canaan Branch in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBarbersville RD
CrossesTrib to Canaan Branch
Location00.57 S of Risks Ridge R
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88248, -85.28459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 Barbersville RD over Trib to Canaan Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barbersville RD over Trib to Canaan Branch 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 Barbersville RD over Trib to Canaan Branch carry?

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

How long is Barbersville RD over Trib to Canaan Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Barbersville RD over Trib to Canaan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.