US Bridges

Moon Road over Beanblossom Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · .6 MI S of Wampler Road · Structure no. 5300008

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Road over Beanblossom Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Moon Road over Beanblossom Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2034. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMoon Road
CrossesBeanblossom Creek
Location.6 MI S of Wampler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.32428, -86.64652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2014)
Projected traffic171 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moon Road over Beanblossom Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moon Road over Beanblossom 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Moon Road over Beanblossom Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Moon Road over Beanblossom Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moon Road over Beanblossom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.