US Bridges

Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 00.40 Mi. S. of Bell RD · Structure no. 0700048

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBean Blossom Road
CrossesBean Blossom Creek
Location00.40 Mi. S. of Bell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29883, -86.20165
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 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 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 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 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bean Blossom 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 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 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Blossom Road over Bean Blossom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.