US Bridges

Bluffdale Drive over Honey Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.23 N of Knight Drive · Structure no. 4100209

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluffdale Drive over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bluffdale Drive over Honey Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBluffdale Drive
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.23 N of Knight Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60884, -86.21704
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bluffdale Drive over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluffdale Drive over Honey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bluffdale Drive over Honey Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bluffdale Drive over Honey Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bluffdale Drive over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.