US Bridges

Little Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.03 S of Wake RD · Structure no. 3900116

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run is a concrete culvert carrying Little Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLittle Doe Run RD
CrossesLittle Doe Run
Location00.03 S of Wake RD
RouteCounty Highway 228
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74976, -85.21223
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 Little Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run 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 Little Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run carry?

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

How long is Little Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Little Doe Run RD over Little Doe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.