US Bridges

Bee Line RD over Fork Mill Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Hitchcock RD · Structure no. 8800059

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Line RD over Fork Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bee Line RD over Fork Mill Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Line RD
CrossesFork Mill Creek
Location00.10 W of Hitchcock RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60891, -86.16914
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2020)
Projected traffic204 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$179,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bee Line RD over Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Line RD over Fork Mill Creek 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 Bee Line RD over Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bee Line RD over Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Line RD over Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.