US Bridges

Kent Road over N Fork Salt Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.10 E SR 46 · Structure no. 5300112

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Road over N Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kent Road over N Fork Salt Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2034. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKent Road
CrossesN Fork Salt Creek
Location00.10 E SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15074, -86.39843
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2014)
Projected traffic262 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kent Road over N Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kent Road over N Fork Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Kent Road over N Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kent Road over N Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Road over N Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.