US Bridges

Trueblood Pl over Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 N Sutliff · Structure no. 8400033

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trueblood Pl over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Trueblood Pl over Prairie Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrueblood Pl
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.30 N Sutliff
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.32224, -87.4603
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2017)
Projected traffic336 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trueblood Pl over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Trueblood Pl over Prairie 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Trueblood Pl over Prairie Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trueblood Pl over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Trueblood Pl over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.