US Bridges

Blue Creek RD over Whitewater River

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.30 SW of US 52 · Structure no. 2400037

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
766 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Creek RD over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Creek RD over Whitewater River in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 766 ft (233.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Creek RD
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.30 SW of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40777, -85.01277
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length766 ft (233.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Blue Creek RD over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Creek RD over Whitewater River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Creek RD over Whitewater River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blue Creek RD over Whitewater River?

The structure is 766 ft (233.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Creek RD over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.