US Bridges

Lockenour RD over S Fk Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.40 NW of Blanken Baker · Structure no. 8800091

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockenour RD over S Fk Blue River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lockenour RD over S Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 98 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLockenour RD
CrossesS Fk Blue River
Location00.40 NW of Blanken Baker
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51241, -85.97518
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2020)
Projected traffic456 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockenour RD over S Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Lockenour RD over S Fk Blue River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lockenour RD over S Fk Blue River carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lockenour RD over S Fk Blue River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lockenour RD over S Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.