US Bridges

Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork

FairPosted for load

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.20 N of Schnellville R · Structure no. 1900088

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHarts Gravel RD
CrossesLick Fork
Location01.20 N of Schnellville R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3333, -86.69942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2012)
Projected traffic76 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork 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 Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.