Beulah RD over Big Shawnee Creek
PoorPosted for loadFountain County, Indiana · 00.70 S Green Bay RD · Structure no. 2300112
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beulah RD over Big Shawnee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Beulah RD over Big Shawnee Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beulah RD over Big Shawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beulah RD over Big Shawnee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Beulah RD over Big Shawnee Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Beulah RD over Big Shawnee Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Beulah RD over Big Shawnee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.