US Bridges

Ridgewood Drive over Br Jacks Defeat Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.10 S SR 46 · Structure no. 5300140

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,815
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood Drive over Br Jacks Defeat Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ridgewood Drive over Br Jacks Defeat Creek 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 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,253 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRidgewood Drive
CrossesBr Jacks Defeat Creek
Location00.10 S SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21649, -86.61567
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,815 (2014)
Projected traffic3,253 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 Ridgewood Drive over Br Jacks Defeat Creek built?

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

What condition is Ridgewood Drive over Br Jacks Defeat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgewood Drive over Br Jacks Defeat Creek carry?

About 1,815 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood Drive over Br Jacks Defeat Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood Drive over Br Jacks Defeat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.