Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek
PoorPosted for loadDearborn County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Clay Miller · Structure no. 1500013
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 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 steel 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 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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 1987.
What condition is Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Branch RD over Baum Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.