US Bridges

Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.30 E of Haendiges Road · Structure no. 1300011

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 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 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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. 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBacon Hollow Road
CrossesWhiskey Run
Location0.30 E of Haendiges Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.38697, -86.37863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 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 closed7.5 mi (12 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bacon Hollow Road over Whiskey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.