US Bridges

Old State RD over Branch of Hurricane CR

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.30 S of SR 68 · Structure no. 2600257

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD over Branch of Hurricane CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State RD over Branch of Hurricane CR in Gibson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State RD
CrossesBranch of Hurricane CR
Location00.30 S of SR 68
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19225, -87.53914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2021)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$815,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State RD over Branch of Hurricane CR built?

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

What condition is Old State RD over Branch of Hurricane CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old State RD over Branch of Hurricane CR carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD over Branch of Hurricane CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD over Branch of Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.