US Bridges

Becks Grove RD over Branch of White Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.46 NE of CR 800 W · Structure no. 0300175

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becks Grove RD over Branch of White Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Becks Grove RD over Branch of White Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBecks Grove RD
CrossesBranch of White Creek
Location00.46 NE of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11612, -86.05781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2022)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2038
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 Becks Grove RD over Branch of White Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Becks Grove RD over Branch of White 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Becks Grove RD over Branch of White Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Becks Grove RD over Branch of White Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Becks Grove RD over Branch of White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.