Big Bear RD over Branch of Bear Creek
FairFayette County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 50 E · Structure no. 2100052
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Bear RD over Branch of Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Bear RD over Branch of Bear Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Bear RD over Branch of Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Bear RD over Branch of Bear 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 Big Bear RD over Branch of Bear Creek carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Bear RD over Branch of Bear Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Big Bear RD over Branch of Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.