US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Crooked Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.02 W of US 421 · Structure no. 3900099

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson ST over Crooked Creek 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.02 W of US 421
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74154, -85.37718
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Jefferson ST over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is Jefferson ST over Crooked Creek 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 Jefferson ST over Crooked Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.