Blue Ridge Road over Bull Creek
FairClark County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Bull Creek Roa · Structure no. 1000043
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Road over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Road over Bull Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Road over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Road over Bull 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Road over Bull Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Road over Bull Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Road over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.