Parsley Road over Bean Blossom Creek
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 00.10 MI E Beanblossom RD · Structure no. 0700089
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parsley Road over Bean Blossom Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parsley Road over Bean Blossom Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 15 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Parsley Road over Bean Blossom Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parsley 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 Parsley Road over Bean Blossom Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Parsley Road over Bean Blossom Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Parsley Road over Bean Blossom Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.