US Bridges

Charles-Bethlehem over Camp Creek

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.00 W of Flint Ridge Ro · Structure no. 1000040

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles-Bethlehem over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles-Bethlehem over Camp Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCharles-Bethlehem
CrossesCamp Creek
Location00.00 W of Flint Ridge Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.52849, -85.47067
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2018)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles-Bethlehem over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles-Bethlehem over Camp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Charles-Bethlehem over Camp Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Charles-Bethlehem over Camp Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Charles-Bethlehem over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.