US Bridges

Walnut Valley RD over Hickman Branch

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.40 S of SR 62 · Structure no. 3100063

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Valley RD over Hickman Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Walnut Valley RD over Hickman Branch in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Valley RD
CrossesHickman Branch
Location00.40 S of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23353, -86.21044
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic181 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Valley RD over Hickman Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Valley RD over Hickman Branch 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 Walnut Valley RD over Hickman Branch carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Valley RD over Hickman Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Valley RD over Hickman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.