US Bridges

E County Line RD over Bluegrass Creek

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Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Kansas RD · Structure no. 8200077

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County Line RD over Bluegrass Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying E County Line RD over Bluegrass Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE County Line RD
CrossesBluegrass Creek
Location00.20 S of Kansas RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06334, -87.47294
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E County Line RD over Bluegrass Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County Line RD over Bluegrass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E County Line RD over Bluegrass Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E County Line RD over Bluegrass Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E County Line RD over Bluegrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.