Bethlehem Church over Little Bear Creek
FairWashington County, Indiana · 00.30 S/Martinsburg Fire · Structure no. 8800146
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethlehem Church over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethlehem Church over Little Bear Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethlehem Church over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethlehem Church over Little Bear 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 Bethlehem Church over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bethlehem Church over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bethlehem Church over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.