US Bridges

Jobe Road over Clay Creek

Good

Union County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 8100012

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jobe Road over Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Jobe Road over Clay Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 150 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJobe Road
CrossesClay Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69079, -84.99709
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 Jobe Road over Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jobe Road over Clay 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jobe Road over Clay Creek carry?

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

How long is Jobe Road over Clay Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jobe Road over Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.