US Bridges

S Bloomington Trl over Little Ox Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.84 S of Leota RD · Structure no. 7200092

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bloomington Trl over Little Ox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Bloomington Trl over Little Ox Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesS Bloomington Trl
CrossesLittle Ox Creek
Location00.84 S of Leota RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.63799, -85.84273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 S Bloomington Trl over Little Ox Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bloomington Trl over Little Ox 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Bloomington Trl over Little Ox Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Bloomington Trl over Little Ox Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Bloomington Trl over Little Ox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.