US Bridges

Horrall RD over Veales Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.47 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 1400157

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
683
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horrall RD over Veales Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horrall RD over Veales Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHorrall RD
CrossesVeales Creek
Location00.47 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60598, -87.16617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2023)
Projected traffic893 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Horrall RD over Veales Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horrall RD over Veales Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Horrall RD over Veales Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Horrall RD over Veales Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Horrall RD over Veales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.