Bear Creek Road over Branch of Bear Creek
FairOhio County, Indiana · 00.25 N of Kamman RD · Structure no. 5800032
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Road over Branch of Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Creek Road over Branch of Bear Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek Road over Branch of Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek Road over Branch of Bear 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over Branch of Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek Road over Branch of Bear Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek Road over Branch of Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.