US Bridges

Charlestown Road over Branch Kimberlin Crk

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 01.35 N SR 203 · Structure no. 7200051

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlestown Road over Branch Kimberlin Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlestown Road over Branch Kimberlin Crk in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlestown Road
CrossesBranch Kimberlin Crk
Location01.35 N SR 203
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.63023, -85.64521
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 Charlestown Road over Branch Kimberlin Crk built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlestown Road over Branch Kimberlin Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Charlestown Road over Branch Kimberlin Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Charlestown Road over Branch Kimberlin Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Charlestown Road over Branch Kimberlin Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.