Base Line Road over Six Mile Creek
FairJennings County, Indiana · 00.14 W of CR 520 W · Structure no. 4000105
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base Line Road over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Base Line Road over Six Mile Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 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 Base Line Road over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Base Line Road over Six Mile 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Base Line Road over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Base Line Road over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Base Line Road over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.