US Bridges

Old Maple Grove RD over Bean Blossom Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.08 North W. Delap Rd. · Structure no. 5300179

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Maple Grove RD over Bean Blossom Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Old Maple Grove RD over Bean Blossom Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Maple Grove RD
CrossesBean Blossom Creek
Location0.08 North W. Delap Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26639, -86.56889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Maple Grove RD over Bean Blossom Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Maple Grove RD over Bean Blossom 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 Old Maple Grove RD over Bean Blossom Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Maple Grove RD over Bean Blossom Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Maple Grove RD over Bean Blossom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.