US Bridges

Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch

Good

Ohio County, Indiana · 1.10 N of Iceberg RD · Structure no. 5800007

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch is a concrete slab carrying Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Branch Road
CrossesBell Branch
Location1.10 N of Iceberg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93649, -85.09349
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic149 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.