Blue Creek RD over Branch of Blue Creek
FairFranklin County, Indiana · 00.10 SE of Canemill · Structure no. 2400058
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek RD over Branch of Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Creek RD over Branch of Blue Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Creek RD over Branch of Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek RD over Branch of 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 Branch of Blue Creek carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek RD over Branch of Blue Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Creek RD over Branch of Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.