Blue Creek Road over Little Blue Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 1.2 Mi. N. Elkinsville RD · Structure no. 0700035
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek Road over Little Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Creek Road over Little Blue Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Creek Road over Little Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek Road over Little Blue Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Creek Road over Little Blue Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek Road over Little Blue Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Creek Road over Little Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.