Mel Curry Road over Beanblossom Creek
FairMonroe County, Indiana · 00.10 E Showers Road · Structure no. 5300032
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 284
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mel Curry Road over Beanblossom Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mel Curry Road over Beanblossom Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2034. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mel Curry Road over Beanblossom Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Mel Curry Road over Beanblossom 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Mel Curry Road over Beanblossom Creek carry?
About 284 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mel Curry Road over Beanblossom Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mel Curry Road over Beanblossom Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.