US Bridges

Celestine Rds over Hall Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.30 N Schnellville RD · Structure no. 1900081

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Celestine Rds over Hall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Celestine Rds over Hall Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCelestine Rds
CrossesHall Creek
Location01.30 N Schnellville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36419, -86.78328
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2012)
Projected traffic866 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Celestine Rds over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Celestine Rds 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 Celestine Rds over Hall Creek carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Celestine Rds over Hall Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Celestine Rds over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.