US Bridges

Hamby RD over Big Indian Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Buttontwn RD · Structure no. 2200021

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamby RD over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamby RD over Big Indian Creek in Floyd 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2036. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHamby RD
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location00.50 S of Buttontwn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33012, -85.98743
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2016)
Projected traffic654 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 Hamby RD over Big Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Hamby RD over Big Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hamby RD over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hamby RD over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hamby RD over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.