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Alexander Hill RD over Aikman Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.17 N of CR 600 S · Structure no. 1400196

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Hill RD over Aikman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander Hill RD over Aikman Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander Hill RD
CrossesAikman Creek
Location00.17 N of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57097, -87.16723
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2013)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alexander Hill RD over Aikman Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Hill RD over Aikman Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander Hill RD over Aikman Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Hill RD over Aikman Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Hill RD over Aikman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.