US Bridges

Star Valley Way over Koetter Hollow

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 1.3 S. of HWY 60 · Structure no. 1000150

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,640
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Valley Way over Koetter Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Star Valley Way over Koetter Hollow in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 410 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStar Valley Way
CrossesKoetter Hollow
Location1.3 S. of HWY 60
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.44319, -85.93924
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width410 ft (124.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2018)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Star Valley Way over Koetter Hollow built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star Valley Way over Koetter Hollow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Star Valley Way over Koetter Hollow carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Star Valley Way over Koetter Hollow?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 410 ft wide.

Who owns Star Valley Way over Koetter Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.