US Bridges

Baby Creek Road over Baby Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.70 E Brummetts CR · Structure no. 5300115

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baby Creek Road over Baby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baby Creek Road over Baby Creek 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 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBaby Creek Road
CrossesBaby Creek
Location01.70 E Brummetts CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21637, -86.37648
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2014)
Projected traffic121 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Baby Creek Road over Baby Creek built?

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

What condition is Baby Creek Road over Baby 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 Baby Creek Road over Baby Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Baby Creek Road over Baby Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Baby Creek Road over Baby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.