US Bridges

John ST over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 N Chestnut ST · Structure no. 5400182

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John ST over Dry Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John ST over Dry Branch Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJohn ST
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location00.10 N Chestnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03432, -86.8929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2014)
Projected traffic180 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 John ST over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is John ST over Dry Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does John ST over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is John ST over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns John ST over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.