US Bridges

Country Farm RD over Middle Fk Blue River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 00.40 NW of Farabee RD · Structure no. 8800047

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Farm RD over Middle Fk Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Country Farm RD over Middle Fk Blue River in Washington 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Farm RD
CrossesMiddle Fk Blue River
Location00.40 NW of Farabee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.56498, -86.0136
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Country Farm RD over Middle Fk Blue River built?

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

What condition is Country Farm RD over Middle Fk Blue River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Country Farm RD over Middle Fk Blue River carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Country Farm RD over Middle Fk Blue River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Country Farm RD over Middle Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.