US Bridges

Celestine RD S over Branch of Hall Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.00 S of SR 164 · Structure no. 1900189

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,072
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Celestine RD S over Branch of Hall Creek is a steel culvert carrying Celestine RD S over Branch of Hall Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,072 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCelestine RD S
CrossesBranch of Hall Creek
Location01.00 S of SR 164
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36914, -86.78072
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,072 (2012)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Celestine RD S over Branch of Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Celestine RD S 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 Celestine RD S over Branch of Hall Creek carry?

About 1,072 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Celestine RD S over Branch of Hall Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Celestine RD S over Branch of Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.