US Bridges

Honey Run RD over S Fork Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.60 SE of Blue River RD · Structure no. 8800093

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Run RD over S Fork Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Honey Run RD over S Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHoney Run RD
CrossesS Fork Blue River
Location00.60 SE of Blue River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.52238, -85.92002
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 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 closed5.6 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 Honey Run RD over S Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honey Run RD over S Fork 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 Honey Run RD over S Fork Blue River carry?

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

How long is Honey Run RD over S Fork Blue River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Run RD over S Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.