Hoover Road over Sweetwater Creek
PoorBrown County, Indiana · 0 Mi. E of Sweetwater Tr. · Structure no. 0700015
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoover Road over Sweetwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoover Road over Sweetwater Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hoover Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoover Road over Sweetwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Hoover Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Hoover Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hoover Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.