US Bridges

Hillham Rds over Davis Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 56 · Structure no. 1900195

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillham Rds over Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillham Rds over Davis Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHillham Rds
CrossesDavis Creek
Location00.10 S of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51347, -86.70075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2012)
Projected traffic64 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hillham Rds over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillham Rds over Davis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Hillham Rds over Davis Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hillham Rds over Davis Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hillham Rds over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.