US Bridges

Nashville RD over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.07 S of E 1000 N · Structure no. 3000135

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nashville RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nashville RD over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNashville RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.07 S of E 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93035, -85.66182
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nashville RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nashville RD over Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nashville RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nashville RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nashville RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.