US Bridges

Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.80 E Walnut Street · Structure no. 5300147

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,429
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, 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 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 3,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,145 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRhorer Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location00.80 E Walnut Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12146, -86.51084
Functional classUrban 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,429 (2014)
Projected traffic6,145 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek built?

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

What condition is Rhorer Road over Jackson 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 Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 3,429 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rhorer Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.