US Bridges

Hyland RD over Ennis Creek

FairPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.30 W of SR 1 · Structure no. 1500073

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hyland RD over Ennis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hyland RD over Ennis Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHyland RD
CrossesEnnis Creek
Location00.30 W of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26295, -84.95509
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hyland RD over Ennis Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hyland RD over Ennis 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 Hyland RD over Ennis Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hyland RD over Ennis Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hyland RD over Ennis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.