US Bridges

Hornettown Road over Indiana RR

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 00.50 Mi. E. of SR 135 · Structure no. 0700088

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hornettown Road over Indiana RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hornettown Road over Indiana RR in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHornettown Road
CrossesIndiana RR
Location00.50 Mi. E. of SR 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33294, -86.25179
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hornettown Road over Indiana RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hornettown Road over Indiana RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Hornettown Road over Indiana RR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hornettown Road over Indiana RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hornettown Road over Indiana RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.