US Bridges

Moores Pike over Jackson Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.00 Int. of Coll Mall R · Structure no. 5300081

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,801
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Pike over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Moores Pike over Jackson Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 9,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,564 by 2034. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Pike
CrossesJackson Creek
Location00.00 Int. of Coll Mall R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15047, -86.49823
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,801 (2014)
Projected traffic17,564 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Pike over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Pike 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 Moores Pike over Jackson Creek carry?

About 9,801 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moores Pike over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Pike over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.