Dove Hill Road over First Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Indiana · 0.90 S of Scot. Newberry · Structure no. 2800151
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 434
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dove Hill Road over First Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dove Hill Road over First Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4 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 434 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 24 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dove Hill Road over First Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dove Hill Road over First 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Dove Hill Road over First Creek carry?
About 434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Dove Hill Road over First Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dove Hill Road over First Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.