US Bridges

Santine RD over Branch of Hall Creek

FairPosted for load

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Hall Creek RD · Structure no. 1900193

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santine RD over Branch of Hall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santine RD over Branch of Hall Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSantine RD
CrossesBranch of Hall Creek
Location00.40 E of Hall Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37284, -86.79272
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2012)
Projected traffic130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santine RD over Branch of Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santine RD 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 Santine RD over Branch of Hall Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santine RD over Branch of Hall Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Santine RD over Branch of Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.