US Bridges

Helmsburg Road over Bean Blossom Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Indiana · 00.30 Mi. S. of SR 45 · Structure no. 0700011

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helmsburg Road over Bean Blossom Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Helmsburg Road over Bean Blossom Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHelmsburg Road
CrossesBean Blossom Creek
Location00.30 Mi. S. of SR 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26094, -86.29295
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Helmsburg Road over Bean Blossom Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helmsburg Road over Bean Blossom 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Helmsburg Road over Bean Blossom Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Helmsburg Road over Bean Blossom Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Helmsburg Road over Bean Blossom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.