US Bridges

Bellview RD over South Branch Salt Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 02.52 W CR 650 W · Structure no. 0300176

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellview RD over South Branch Salt Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bellview RD over South Branch Salt Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBellview RD
CrossesSouth Branch Salt Creek
Location02.52 W CR 650 W
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14639, -86.07546
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic1,030 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellview RD over South Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellview RD over South Branch Salt 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bellview RD over South Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bellview RD over South Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bellview RD over South Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.