Jennings County Bridge Report Card
Jennings County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jennings County, Indiana
Jennings County has 162 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.6% is above the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,028 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jennings County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 162 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,028 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.6% | 17.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.5% of measured traffic | 1.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.9% | 9.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 200,398 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 8.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,028 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jennings County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 300n over Mutton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 225 | 1910 |
| Park Road over Muscatatuck River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 143 | 1910 |
| CR 860n over Finch Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1910 |
| CR 550w over Brushy Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1910 |
| CR 780w over Nettle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1915 |
| CR 850 South over Coffee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,350 | 1900 |
| CR 650n over Long Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 275 | 1975 |
| Deer Creek RD over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1915 |
| CR 150n over Storm Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1905 |
| CR 800n over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1976 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.