US Bridges

Daisy Hill Road over Souders Branch

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Souder Road · Structure no. 1000074

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daisy Hill Road over Souders Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daisy Hill Road over Souders Branch in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDaisy Hill Road
CrossesSouders Branch
Location00.10 S of Souder Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47465, -85.95688
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Daisy Hill Road over Souders Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daisy Hill Road over Souders Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Daisy Hill Road over Souders Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Daisy Hill Road over Souders Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Daisy Hill Road over Souders Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.