US Bridges

Woodland Road over Beanblossom Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · .6 Mile W of Woodall Road · Structure no. 5300118

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Road over Beanblossom Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Road over Beanblossom 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2034. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWoodland Road
CrossesBeanblossom Creek
Location.6 Mile W of Woodall Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2817, -86.59286
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2014)
Projected traffic251 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Woodland Road over Beanblossom Creek built?

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

What condition is Woodland 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 Woodland Road over Beanblossom Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Road over Beanblossom Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Road over Beanblossom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.