US Bridges

Towpath RD over Possum Hollow Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.55 W of CR 300W · Structure no. 0800088

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towpath RD over Possum Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Towpath RD over Possum Hollow Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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 6 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTowpath RD
CrossesPossum Hollow Creek
Location00.55 W of CR 300W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.6945, -86.58222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2011)
Projected traffic392 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 Towpath RD over Possum Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Towpath RD over Possum Hollow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Towpath RD over Possum Hollow Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Towpath RD over Possum Hollow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Towpath RD over Possum Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.