Fifth ST over Crooked Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Vine ST · Structure no. 3900096
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth ST over Crooked Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fifth ST over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth ST over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Fifth ST over Crooked 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 Fifth ST over Crooked Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fifth ST over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth ST over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.