US Bridges

Bellsville Pike over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Indiana · .1 MI S of Harrison Ridge · Structure no. 0700018

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellsville Pike over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellsville Pike over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBellsville Pike
CrossesS Br Middle Fk Salt Cree
Location.1 MI S of Harrison Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1557, -86.10044
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellsville Pike over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellsville Pike over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree 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 Bellsville Pike over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bellsville Pike over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bellsville Pike over S Br Middle Fk Salt Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.