US Bridges

Beasley Road over Camp Fork Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.10 S of Fifth Street · Structure no. 1300070

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley Road over Camp Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beasley Road over Camp Fork Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2024. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBeasley Road
CrossesCamp Fork Creek
Location0.10 S of Fifth Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33482, -86.45803
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2024)
Projected traffic489 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$525,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beasley Road over Camp Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Beasley Road over Camp Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Beasley Road over Camp Fork Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beasley Road over Camp Fork Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Beasley Road over Camp Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.