US Bridges

Bellsville Pike over Branch Middle Fk Salt Ck

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Indiana · 0.4 Mi. N of Grandview RD · Structure no. 0700072

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellsville Pike over Branch Middle Fk Salt Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellsville Pike over Branch Middle Fk Salt Ck in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBellsville Pike
CrossesBranch Middle Fk Salt Ck
Location0.4 Mi. N of Grandview RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.13552, -86.11784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic475 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bellsville Pike over Branch Middle Fk Salt Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Bellsville Pike over Branch Middle Fk Salt Ck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bellsville Pike over Branch Middle Fk Salt Ck carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bellsville Pike over Branch Middle Fk Salt Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bellsville Pike over Branch Middle Fk Salt Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.