Hatfield Road over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 0.01 E of Governors Trace · Structure no. 1300041
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hatfield Road over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hatfield Road over Otter Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hatfield Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Hatfield Road over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Hatfield Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hatfield Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hatfield Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.