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Bethlehem-New Wash over Little Camp Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Paynesville Ro · Structure no. 1000106

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem-New Wash over Little Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bethlehem-New Wash over Little Camp Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,690 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem-New Wash
CrossesLittle Camp Creek
Location00.20 E of Paynesville Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57047, -85.46439
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2018)
Projected traffic3,690 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bethlehem-New Wash over Little Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem-New Wash over Little Camp 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 Bethlehem-New Wash over Little Camp Creek carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem-New Wash over Little Camp Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem-New Wash over Little Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.