ST Peters RD over East Fork Blue Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 01.20 Mi. E Blue Creek RD · Structure no. 2400059
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST Peters RD over East Fork Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Peters RD over East Fork Blue Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 117 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 ST Peters RD over East Fork Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is ST Peters RD over East Fork Blue 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does ST Peters RD over East Fork Blue Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST Peters RD over East Fork Blue Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns ST Peters RD over East Fork Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.