US Bridges

Blue Creek RD over E Fork Blue Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.20 NW Sturwold · Structure no. 2400134

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Creek RD over E Fork Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Creek RD over E Fork Blue Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBlue Creek RD
CrossesE Fork Blue Creek
Location00.20 NW Sturwold
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.34505, -85.03171
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 E Fork Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Creek RD over E Fork Blue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Creek RD over E Fork Blue Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Creek RD over E Fork Blue Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Creek RD over E Fork Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.