US Bridges

L Bloomington RD over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 01.00 W CO RD 200 W · Structure no. 1100264

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Bloomington RD over Crooked Creek is a steel other carrying L Bloomington RD over Crooked Creek in Clay 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 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesL Bloomington RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location01.00 W CO RD 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40307, -87.14628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 L Bloomington RD over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is L Bloomington RD over Crooked 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does L Bloomington RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is L Bloomington RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns L Bloomington RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.