Highland Center RD over East Fork Blue Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.20 S of ST Peters RD · Structure no. 2400060
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Center RD over East Fork Blue Creek is a concrete slab carrying Highland Center RD over East Fork Blue Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Highland Center RD over East Fork Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highland Center RD over East Fork 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 East Fork Blue Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Highland Center RD over East Fork Blue Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Center RD over East Fork Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.