US Bridges

Kerr Creek Road over Kerr Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.50 NE SR 46 · Structure no. 5300145

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerr Creek Road over Kerr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kerr Creek Road over Kerr Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKerr Creek Road
CrossesKerr Creek
Location01.50 NE SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17546, -86.44026
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2014)
Projected traffic124 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kerr Creek Road over Kerr Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Kerr Creek Road over Kerr 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 Kerr Creek Road over Kerr Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kerr Creek Road over Kerr Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Kerr Creek Road over Kerr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.