US Bridges

Jacksonburg RD over Martindale Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Ted Davis RD · Structure no. 8900133

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
149 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacksonburg RD over Martindale Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jacksonburg RD over Martindale Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJacksonburg RD
CrossesMartindale Creek
Location00.30 N of Ted Davis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87723, -85.10848
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2020)
Projected traffic669 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jacksonburg RD over Martindale Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacksonburg RD over Martindale 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jacksonburg RD over Martindale Creek carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jacksonburg RD over Martindale Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jacksonburg RD over Martindale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.