US Bridges

Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 1.00 E of Haendiges Road · Structure no. 1300010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBacon Hollow Road
CrossesWhiskey Run
Location1.00 E of Haendiges Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37763, -86.36836
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2015)
Projected traffic168 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.