US Bridges

Maple Grove Road W over Jacks Defeat Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · Int. of Matthews Drive · Structure no. 5300023

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
842
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grove Road W over Jacks Defeat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Grove Road W over Jacks Defeat Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 842 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,509 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Grove Road W
CrossesJacks Defeat Creek
LocationInt. of Matthews Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24537, -86.62077
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2014)
Projected traffic1,509 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Grove Road W over Jacks Defeat Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Grove Road W over Jacks Defeat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Grove Road W over Jacks Defeat Creek carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Maple Grove Road W over Jacks Defeat Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Grove Road W over Jacks Defeat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.