US Bridges

Cade Hollow RD over Coal Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.20 NW of Glascock RD · Structure no. 2300065

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cade Hollow RD over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cade Hollow RD over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCade Hollow RD
CrossesCoal Creek
Location00.20 NW of Glascock RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.064, -87.31229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Cade Hollow RD over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cade Hollow RD over Coal 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Cade Hollow RD over Coal Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cade Hollow RD over Coal Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cade Hollow RD over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.