US Bridges

Red Hill Road over Jacks Defeat Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.50 N Dutch Ch RD · Structure no. 5300094

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill Road over Jacks Defeat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Hill Road over Jacks Defeat 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Hill Road
CrossesJacks Defeat Creek
Location00.50 N Dutch Ch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27559, -86.63962
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2014)
Projected traffic547 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$775,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Hill Road over Jacks Defeat Creek built?

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

What condition is Red Hill Road 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 Red Hill Road over Jacks Defeat Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Hill Road over Jacks Defeat Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill Road over Jacks Defeat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.