US Bridges

Brookbank Drive over Branch Jacks Defeat Cr.

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Monroe County, Indiana · 00.10 S Old SR 46 · Structure no. 5300139

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookbank Drive over Branch Jacks Defeat Cr. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Brookbank Drive over Branch Jacks Defeat Cr. in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookbank Drive
CrossesBranch Jacks Defeat Cr.
Location00.10 S Old SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21678, -86.60051
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2014)
Projected traffic147 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Brookbank Drive over Branch Jacks Defeat Cr. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookbank Drive over Branch Jacks Defeat Cr. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brookbank Drive over Branch Jacks Defeat Cr. carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Brookbank Drive over Branch Jacks Defeat Cr.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brookbank Drive over Branch Jacks Defeat Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.