US Bridges

Bee Camp RD over Trib to Ohio River

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.35 N of SR56 · Structure no. 3900065

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Camp RD over Trib to Ohio River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bee Camp RD over Trib to Ohio River in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Camp RD
CrossesTrib to Ohio River
Location00.35 N of SR56
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74811, -85.29673
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bee Camp RD over Trib to Ohio River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Camp RD over Trib to Ohio 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bee Camp RD over Trib to Ohio River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bee Camp RD over Trib to Ohio River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Camp RD over Trib to Ohio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.