US Bridges

CR 1500 West over Possum Hollow Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.10 N of Queen Four · Structure no. 2800108

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500 West over Possum Hollow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1500 West over Possum Hollow Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 120 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1500 West
CrossesPossum Hollow Creek
Location0.10 N of Queen Four
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14302, -87.2222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2011)
Projected traffic280 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 CR 1500 West over Possum Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 1500 West over Possum Hollow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1500 West over Possum Hollow Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1500 West over Possum Hollow Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500 West over Possum Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.