US Bridges

SR 3 over Kimberlin Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.85 S SR 356 · Structure no. 000710

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,005
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Kimberlin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Kimberlin Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,515 by 2031. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesKimberlin Creek
Location00.85 S SR 356
RouteState Highway 3
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.63778, -85.69218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,005 (2004)
Projected traffic3,515 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3 over Kimberlin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Kimberlin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Kimberlin Creek carry?

About 2,005 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Kimberlin Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Kimberlin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.