Blue Creek RD over Neukam Branch Blue Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.01 MI S of Neukam RD · Structure no. 2400063
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek RD over Neukam Branch Blue Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Creek RD over Neukam Branch Blue Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Neukam Branch Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek RD over Neukam Branch 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 Neukam Branch Blue Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek RD over Neukam Branch Blue Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Creek RD over Neukam Branch Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.