Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek
FairFranklin County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Cane Mill · Structure no. 2400057
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek 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 Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.