US Bridges

Blue Springs RD over Indian Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Bill Troubaugh · Structure no. 3100045

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Springs RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Springs RD over Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBlue Springs RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.10 N of Bill Troubaugh
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10941, -86.25943
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2038
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 Springs RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Springs RD over Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Springs RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Springs RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Springs RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.