US Bridges

Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brown County, Indiana · .1 MI N of Woodland Lk RD · Structure no. 0700043

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBean Blossom Road
CrossesBean Blossom Creek
Location.1 MI N of Woodland Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28743, -86.2049
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2021)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.