US Bridges

Clark RD over Hawkins Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.27 N of Old 50 · Structure no. 1400176

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,801
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark RD over Hawkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark RD over Hawkins Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 58 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 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClark RD
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location00.27 N of Old 50
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.65213, -87.20353
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,801 (2023)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 Clark RD over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Clark RD 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 Clark RD over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 1,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Clark RD over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clark RD over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.