US Bridges

Schnellvile RD over Hall Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 400 E · Structure no. 1900080

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,732
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schnellvile RD over Hall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Schnellvile RD over Hall Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 71 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,732 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,894 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchnellvile RD
CrossesHall Creek
Location00.10 E CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36251, -86.82866
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,732 (2012)
Projected traffic1,894 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schnellvile RD over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Schnellvile RD over Hall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Schnellvile RD over Hall Creek carry?

About 1,732 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schnellvile RD over Hall Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Schnellvile RD over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.