US Bridges

Dixie Bee HWY over Graham Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 420 W · Structure no. 2300057

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Bee HWY over Graham Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dixie Bee HWY over Graham Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie Bee HWY
CrossesGraham Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 420 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11699, -87.35226
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Dixie Bee HWY over Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Dixie Bee HWY over Graham 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dixie Bee HWY over Graham Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Bee HWY over Graham Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Bee HWY over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.