Bells Branch Road over Bell Branch
GoodOhio County, Indiana · 01.16 N of Iceberg RD · Structure no. 5800037
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Branch Road over Bell Branch is a concrete slab carrying Bells Branch Road over Bell Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Branch Road over Bell Branch built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bells 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 Bells Branch Road over Bell Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bells Branch Road over Bell Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Branch Road over Bell Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.