US Bridges

Sparks Road over Keller Branch

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.2 MI West of Burch Road · Structure no. 5300051

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparks Road over Keller Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sparks Road over Keller Branch in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSparks Road
CrossesKeller Branch
Location0.2 MI West of Burch Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08676, -86.66988
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2014)
Projected traffic87 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sparks Road over Keller Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparks Road over Keller Branch 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 Sparks Road over Keller Branch carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Sparks Road over Keller Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Sparks Road over Keller Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.