US Bridges

Santine RD over Grassy Fork Hall Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Schnellville R · Structure no. 1900075

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
617
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santine RD over Grassy Fork Hall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santine RD over Grassy Fork Hall Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 63 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSantine RD
CrossesGrassy Fork Hall Creek
Location00.50 S of Schnellville R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34388, -86.81216
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2012)
Projected traffic704 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Santine RD over Grassy Fork Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Santine RD over Grassy Fork Hall 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Santine RD over Grassy Fork Hall Creek carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Santine RD over Grassy Fork Hall Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Santine RD over Grassy Fork Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.