US Bridges

Bee Line RD over Highland Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Orchard RD · Structure no. 8800099

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Line RD over Highland Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bee Line RD over Highland Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Line RD
CrossesHighland Creek
Location00.30 E of Orchard RD
RouteCity Street 60
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60925, -86.12555
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bee Line RD over Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Line RD over Highland 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 Highland Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bee Line RD over Highland Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Line RD over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.