US Bridges

SR 142 over Kivett Branch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 04.70 W SR 39 · Structure no. 027000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,040
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over Kivett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 142 over Kivett Branch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 91 years old, older 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 142
CrossesKivett Branch
Location04.70 W SR 39
RouteState Highway 142
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51748, -86.54045
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2017)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2027
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 142 over Kivett Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 142 over Kivett Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 142 over Kivett Branch carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over Kivett Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Kivett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.