Deer Creek RD over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadJennings County, Indiana · 00.67 N of US 50 · Structure no. 4000039
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Creek RD over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deer Creek RD over Deer Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 110 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Deer Creek RD over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Deer Creek RD over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Deer Creek RD over Deer Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Deer Creek RD over Deer Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Creek RD over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.