US Bridges

Paul Meyers Road over Tributary to Little Blue

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.70 S of Union Chapel RD · Structure no. 1300091

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul Meyers Road over Tributary to Little Blue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paul Meyers Road over Tributary to Little Blue in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPaul Meyers Road
CrossesTributary to Little Blue
Location0.70 S of Union Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.26194, -86.49806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Paul Meyers Road over Tributary to Little Blue built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paul Meyers Road over Tributary to Little Blue 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 Paul Meyers Road over Tributary to Little Blue carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Paul Meyers Road over Tributary to Little Blue?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Paul Meyers Road over Tributary to Little Blue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.