US Bridges

Baby Creek Road over Brummett Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.00 Int Brummetts CR RD · Structure no. 5300116

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baby Creek Road over Brummett Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Baby Creek Road over Brummett Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 48 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBaby Creek Road
CrossesBrummett Creek
Location00.00 Int Brummetts CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20552, -86.40137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2014)
Projected traffic121 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baby Creek Road over Brummett Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Baby Creek Road over Brummett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Baby Creek Road over Brummett Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Baby Creek Road over Brummett Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Baby Creek Road over Brummett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.