US Bridges

Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 0.1 Mi. E. of SR-335 · Structure no. 2200111

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of SR-335
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.41802, -86.02766
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.