US Bridges

Base Line Road over Bluegrass Creek

PoorPosted for load

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.58 MI W of ST Johns RD · Structure no. 8700094

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Base Line Road over Bluegrass Creek is a steel other carrying Base Line Road over Bluegrass Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBase Line Road
CrossesBluegrass Creek
Location00.58 MI W of ST Johns RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12166, -87.46264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2021)
Projected traffic327 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Base Line Road over Bluegrass Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Base Line Road over Bluegrass Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Base Line Road over Bluegrass Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Base Line Road over Bluegrass Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Base Line Road over Bluegrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.