US Bridges

Bloomington Road over Branch of Honey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 W Tabertown · Structure no. 8400094

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomington Road over Branch of Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bloomington Road over Branch of Honey Creek in Vigo 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBloomington Road
CrossesBranch of Honey Creek
Location00.40 W Tabertown
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44221, -87.25184
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2017)
Projected traffic504 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Bloomington Road over Branch of Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is Bloomington Road 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 Bloomington Road over Branch of Honey Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bloomington Road over Branch of Honey Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomington Road over Branch of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.