US Bridges

N Hartstrait Road over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.02 S SR 46 · Structure no. 017133

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,220
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hartstrait Road over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying N Hartstrait Road over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,774 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Hartstrait Road
CrossesBranch Jacks Defeat Cree
Location00.02 S SR 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.22699, -86.61629
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating1.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,220 (1995)
Projected traffic7,774 by 2033
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N Hartstrait Road over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Hartstrait Road over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N Hartstrait Road over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree carry?

About 5,220 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N Hartstrait Road over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Hartstrait Road over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.