Kiel RD over Branch of Hurricane CR
FairGibson County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 350 E · Structure no. 2600259
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kiel RD over Branch of Hurricane CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiel RD over Branch of Hurricane CR in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 124 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kiel RD over Branch of Hurricane CR built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Kiel 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 Kiel RD over Branch of Hurricane CR carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kiel RD over Branch of Hurricane CR?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Kiel RD over Branch of Hurricane CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.