Blanton Road over Beaver Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 00.02 S of Beaver Creek · Structure no. 4700095
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blanton Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blanton Road over Beaver Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2036. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blanton Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blanton Road over Beaver 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Blanton Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blanton Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blanton Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.