US Bridges

Pinhook RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Whites Hill · Structure no. 1500075

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinhook RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinhook RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPinhook RD
CrossesBranch of Whitewater Rvr
Location00.60 E of Whites Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26987, -84.87156
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2017)
Projected traffic560 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pinhook RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinhook RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr 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 Pinhook RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pinhook RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pinhook RD over Branch of Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.