Highland Center RD over Blue Creek
FairFranklin County, Indiana · 00.10 MI N of Lookout RD · Structure no. 2400041
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Center RD over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Center RD over Blue Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Highland Center RD over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highland Center RD over Blue 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Highland Center RD over Blue Creek carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Highland Center RD over Blue Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Center RD over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.