US Bridges

Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.50 SW of Wolf Creek RD · Structure no. 2400062

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
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 1973, so it is 52 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBlue Creek RD
CrossesBlue Creek
Location00.50 SW of Wolf Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39286, -85.02753
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 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 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.