US Bridges

Ferdinand RD NW over Hunley Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.30 E of CR 100W · Structure no. 1900120

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
677
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferdinand RD NW over Hunley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferdinand RD NW over Hunley Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 64 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 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFerdinand RD NW
CrossesHunley Creek
Location01.30 E of CR 100W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24476, -86.89871
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2012)
Projected traffic725 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 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 Ferdinand RD NW over Hunley Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Ferdinand RD NW over Hunley 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 Ferdinand RD NW over Hunley Creek carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ferdinand RD NW over Hunley Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ferdinand RD NW over Hunley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.