US Bridges

Barbersville RD over Canaan Br Indian-Kentuck

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.31 S Barbersville CR · Structure no. 3900093

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbersville RD over Canaan Br Indian-Kentuck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barbersville RD over Canaan Br Indian-Kentuck 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 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 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBarbersville RD
CrossesCanaan Br Indian-Kentuck
Location00.31 S Barbersville CR
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88593, -85.28439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 Canaan Br Indian-Kentuck built?

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

What condition is Barbersville RD over Canaan Br Indian-Kentuck 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 Canaan Br Indian-Kentuck carry?

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

How long is Barbersville RD over Canaan Br Indian-Kentuck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Barbersville RD over Canaan Br Indian-Kentuck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.