Little Bear RD over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 100 E · Structure no. 2100053
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Bear RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Little Bear RD over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 Little Bear RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Bear RD over 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 Little Bear RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Little Bear RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Little Bear RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.