US Bridges

CR 820E over Branch of Hall Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.80 N of Schnellville R · Structure no. 1900083

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 820E over Branch of Hall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 820E over Branch of Hall Creek in Dubois 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 820E
CrossesBranch of Hall Creek
Location00.80 N of Schnellville R
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35028, -86.74754
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2012)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 CR 820E over Branch of Hall Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 820E over Branch of 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 CR 820E over Branch of Hall Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 820E over Branch of Hall Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 820E over Branch of Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.