US Bridges

Seven Hills RD over Bluegrass Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.50 W of Old SR 57 · Structure no. 8200040

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
856
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Hills RD over Bluegrass Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Seven Hills RD over Bluegrass Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 117 years old, older 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 5 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSeven Hills RD
CrossesBluegrass Creek
Location00.50 W of Old SR 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.14374, -87.48541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2020)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Seven Hills RD over Bluegrass Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Seven Hills RD over Bluegrass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Seven Hills RD over Bluegrass Creek carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Seven Hills RD over Bluegrass Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Hills RD over Bluegrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.