US Bridges

Matthews Drive over Jacks Defeat Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · .25 Mi. N. of Mcneeley ST · Structure no. 5300170

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,312
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthews Drive over Jacks Defeat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matthews Drive over Jacks Defeat Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,041 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthews Drive
CrossesJacks Defeat Creek
Location.25 Mi. N. of Mcneeley ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24143, -86.62222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,312 (2012)
Projected traffic4,041 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Matthews Drive over Jacks Defeat Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthews Drive 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 Matthews Drive over Jacks Defeat Creek carry?

About 3,312 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Matthews Drive over Jacks Defeat Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Matthews Drive over Jacks Defeat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.