US Bridges

Schnellville RD over Hall Creek

FairPosted for load

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 820 E · Structure no. 1900138

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,548
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schnellville RD over Hall Creek is a concrete slab carrying Schnellville RD over Hall Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,689 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSchnellville RD
CrossesHall Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 820 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33931, -86.74607
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2012)
Projected traffic1,689 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 Schnellville RD over Hall Creek built?

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

What condition is Schnellville RD over 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 Schnellville RD over Hall Creek carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schnellville RD over Hall Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Schnellville RD over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.