US Bridges

SW 11th ST over Hawkins Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.08 S of Oak ST · Structure no. 1400173

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 11th ST over Hawkins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SW 11th ST over Hawkins Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW 11th ST
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location00.08 S of Oak ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.65443, -87.189
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic484 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SW 11th ST over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 11th ST over Hawkins 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 SW 11th ST over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SW 11th ST over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 11th ST over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.