US Bridges

Base Line Road over Sand Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.14 N of CR 580 N · Structure no. 4000109

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Base Line Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Base Line Road over Sand Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBase Line Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.14 N of CR 580 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07327, -85.61254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Base Line Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Base Line Road over Sand 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 Sand Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Base Line Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Base Line Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.