Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek
FairDearborn County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Clay Miller · Structure no. 1500012
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 80 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.