US Bridges

Church Lane over Jackson Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.00 Int Schacht Road · Structure no. 5300062

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,647
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Lane over Jackson Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Church Lane over Jackson Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 9,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,288 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Lane
CrossesJackson Creek
Location00.00 Int Schacht Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10697, -86.52404
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,647 (2014)
Projected traffic17,288 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Church Lane over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Lane 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 Church Lane over Jackson Creek carry?

About 9,647 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church Lane over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Church Lane over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.