US Bridges

J Road over Big Graham Creek

FairPosted for load

Jennings County, Indiana · 0.9 Miles East of West Pe · Structure no. AFINLTWL00627

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

J Road over Big Graham Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying J Road over Big Graham Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2034. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Road
CrossesBig Graham Creek
Location0.9 Miles East of West Pe
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98047, -85.45308
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic12 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J Road over Big Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Road over Big Graham 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does J Road over Big Graham Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is J Road over Big Graham Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns J Road over Big Graham Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.