US Bridges

Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 00.60 N of Iceberg Road · Structure no. 5800040

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 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 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 24 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
Location00.60 N of Iceberg Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93248, -85.08778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch 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 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 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Branch Road over Bell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.