Otter Creek Road over Little Blue River
GoodCrawford County, Indiana · 0.30 E of Colvert Roll · Structure no. 1300026
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otter Creek Road over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Otter Creek Road over Little Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otter Creek Road over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otter Creek Road over Little Blue River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Otter Creek Road over Little Blue River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Otter Creek Road over Little Blue River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Otter Creek Road over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.