US Bridges

Rocky Hollow RD over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.70 S of Five Oaks RD · Structure no. 3100061

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Hollow RD over Indian Creek is a steel other carrying Rocky Hollow RD over Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Hollow RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.70 S of Five Oaks RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.14487, -86.22439
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Hollow RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Hollow RD over Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Hollow RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Hollow RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Hollow RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.