N Hamburg RD over Bull Fork Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 02.9 S of Stipps Hill RD · Structure no. 2400017
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Hamburg RD over Bull Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Hamburg RD over Bull Fork Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Hamburg RD over Bull Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Hamburg RD over Bull Fork Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does N Hamburg RD over Bull Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N Hamburg RD over Bull Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns N Hamburg RD over Bull Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.