US Bridges

SW 16th ST over Hawkins Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.03 S of Cosby RD · Structure no. 1400322

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 16th ST over Hawkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 16th ST over Hawkins Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 16th ST
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location00.03 S of Cosby RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.65485, -87.19376
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2023)
Projected traffic671 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 16th ST over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 16th 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 16th ST over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SW 16th ST over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW 16th ST over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.