US Bridges

Innisbrooke Trail over Messersmith Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.40 S of Fairview Road · Structure no. 4100149

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
915
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Innisbrooke Trail over Messersmith Creek is a concrete slab carrying Innisbrooke Trail over Messersmith Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 915 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesInnisbrooke Trail
CrossesMessersmith Creek
Location0.40 S of Fairview Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61481, -86.20377
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2012)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Innisbrooke Trail over Messersmith Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Innisbrooke Trail over Messersmith 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Innisbrooke Trail over Messersmith Creek carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Innisbrooke Trail over Messersmith Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Innisbrooke Trail over Messersmith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.