US Bridges

ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.10 MI N of Ditney Hill · Structure no. 8700048

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,588
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,606 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST Johns Road
CrossesTributary Bluegrass Cree
Location00.10 MI N of Ditney Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13098, -87.4473
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,588 (2021)
Projected traffic2,606 by 2041
Trucks25%
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 ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree carry?

About 1,588 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.