US Bridges

Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.70 W of Old Walnut · Structure no. 1300008

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 120 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.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBacon Hollow Road
CrossesWhiskey Run
Location0.70 W of Old Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3752, -86.35993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2015)
Projected traffic168 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.