Spiceland Road over Branch of Big Blue River
Henry County, Indiana · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Spiceland Road over Branch of Big Blue River in Henry County, Indiana, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 6 of the 206 inventoried bridges in Henry County rated poor (2.9%); 6 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Aluminum or iron culvert |
| Length | about 39 ft |
| Location | 00.30 N of CR 650 S |
| NBI structure number | 3300121 |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 EB over Flatrock River | 1964 | 21,894 | Good |
| I-70 WB over Flatrock River | 1964 | 21,894 | Good |
| I-70 EB over Breezer Branch CR | 1965 | 21,661 | Fair |
| I-70 WB over Breezer Branch CR | 1965 | 21,661 | Fair |
| I-70 EB over CR 725 E Lick Br CR | 1965 | 19,818 | Fair |
| I-70 WB over CR 725 E Lick Br CR | 1965 | 19,818 | Fair |
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