US Bridges

Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 02.50 N Schnellville RD · Structure no. 1900089

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
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 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarts Gravel RD
CrossesLick Fork
Location02.50 N Schnellville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35066, -86.69166
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2012)
Projected traffic32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

How long is Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Harts Gravel RD over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.