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Tc Steele Road over Smoky Hollow

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Indiana · 0.4 MI S of Davis CR Road · Structure no. 0700030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tc Steele Road over Smoky Hollow is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tc Steele Road over Smoky Hollow in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTc Steele Road
CrossesSmoky Hollow
Location0.4 MI S of Davis CR Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11068, -86.33754
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tc Steele Road over Smoky Hollow built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tc Steele Road over Smoky Hollow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tc Steele Road over Smoky Hollow carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Tc Steele Road over Smoky Hollow?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Tc Steele Road over Smoky Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.