US Bridges

Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 S Blmington · Structure no. 8400086

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2037. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTabertown ST
CrossesBranch of Honey Creek
Location00.10 S Blmington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44322, -87.25835
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2017)
Projected traffic754 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.