Messick RD over Little Blue River
FairPosted for loadHenry County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 300 N · Structure no. 3300053
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 417
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Messick RD over Little Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Messick RD over Little Blue River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Messick RD over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Messick RD over Little Blue River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Messick RD over Little Blue River carry?
About 417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Messick RD over Little Blue River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Messick RD over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.