US Bridges

CR 175S over Branch of Hall Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 820 E · Structure no. 1900147

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175S over Branch of Hall Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 175S over Branch of Hall Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175S
CrossesBranch of Hall Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 820 E
RouteCounty Highway 438
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35012, -86.74397
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2012)
Projected traffic87 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 175S over Branch of Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 175S 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 175S over Branch of Hall Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 175S over Branch of Hall Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175S over Branch of Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.