US Bridges

E Jefferson Street over Hurricane Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.86 E of US 31 · Structure no. 016390

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,648
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jefferson Street over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying E Jefferson Street over Hurricane Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,648 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,269 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Jefferson Street
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.86 E of US 31
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48089, -86.04797
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,648 (2021)
Projected traffic13,269 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Jefferson Street over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Jefferson Street over Hurricane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E Jefferson Street over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 8,648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E Jefferson Street over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E Jefferson Street over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.