Loesch Road over Jacks Defeat Creek
GoodMonroe County, Indiana · 00.20 S Woodyard RD · Structure no. 5300157
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 958
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loesch Road over Jacks Defeat Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Loesch Road over Jacks Defeat Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loesch Road over Jacks Defeat Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loesch Road over 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 Loesch Road over Jacks Defeat Creek carry?
About 958 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Loesch Road over Jacks Defeat Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Loesch Road over Jacks Defeat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.