Covered Bridge RD over Bean Blossom Creek
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 00.70 Mi. S. of SR 45 · Structure no. 0700036
- Built
- 1880
- 145 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Bean Blossom Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Covered Bridge RD over Bean Blossom Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1880, so it is 145 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge RD over Bean Blossom Creek built?
It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD 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 Covered Bridge RD over Bean Blossom Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Bean Blossom Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Bean Blossom Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.