US Bridges

Bocock RD over Hummels Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.70 MI E of SR 9 · Structure no. 2700022

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,760
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bocock RD over Hummels Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bocock RD over Hummels Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBocock RD
CrossesHummels Creek
Location00.70 MI E of SR 9
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60523, -85.63543
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2021)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bocock RD over Hummels Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bocock RD over Hummels 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bocock RD over Hummels Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bocock RD over Hummels Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bocock RD over Hummels Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.