US Bridges

ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.56 MI S Seven Hills · Structure no. 8700160

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,520
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 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,495 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST Johns Road
CrossesTributary Bluegrass Cree
Location0.56 MI S Seven Hills
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13526, -87.4473
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2021)
Projected traffic2,495 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 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 ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST Johns Road over Tributary Bluegrass Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.