US Bridges

Mcintosh RD over Jack Creek

PoorPosted for load

Owen County, Indiana · 00.00 E CR 850 S · Structure no. 6000122

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh RD over Jack Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mcintosh RD over Jack Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMcintosh RD
CrossesJack Creek
Location00.00 E CR 850 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16795, -86.88168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcintosh RD over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mcintosh RD over Jack Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mcintosh RD over Jack Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcintosh RD over Jack Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mcintosh RD over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.