US Bridges

Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.8 MI West of Harrell RD · Structure no. 5300054

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,429
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 3,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,145 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRhorer Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.8 MI West of Harrell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12148, -86.51377
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,429 (2014)
Projected traffic6,145 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$730,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhorer Road over Jackson 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 Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 3,429 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.