US Bridges

Anderson Road over Branch Beanblossom CR

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.70 W Low Gap RD · Structure no. 5300099

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Road over Branch Beanblossom CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Anderson Road over Branch Beanblossom CR in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesAnderson Road
CrossesBranch Beanblossom CR
Location00.70 W Low Gap RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2853, -86.42356
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2014)
Projected traffic907 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 Anderson Road over Branch Beanblossom CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson Road over Branch Beanblossom CR 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 Anderson Road over Branch Beanblossom CR carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Road over Branch Beanblossom CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Road over Branch Beanblossom CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.