US Bridges

Gatesville Road over Branch Bean Blossom Cree

GoodPosted for load

Brown County, Indiana · 00.40 E SR 135 · Structure no. 0700101

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatesville Road over Branch Bean Blossom Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gatesville Road over Branch Bean Blossom Cree in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGatesville Road
CrossesBranch Bean Blossom Cree
Location00.40 E SR 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26535, -86.23005
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2023)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Gatesville Road over Branch Bean Blossom Cree built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatesville Road over Branch Bean Blossom Cree 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 Gatesville Road over Branch Bean Blossom Cree carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gatesville Road over Branch Bean Blossom Cree?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gatesville Road over Branch Bean Blossom Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.