US Bridges

Walnut Valley RD over Trib of Hickman Branch

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 62 · Structure no. 3100080

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Valley RD over Trib of Hickman Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Walnut Valley RD over Trib of Hickman Branch in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWalnut Valley RD
CrossesTrib of Hickman Branch
Location00.10 S of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23678, -86.21442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic390 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Valley RD over Trib of Hickman Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Valley RD over Trib of Hickman Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Valley RD over Trib of Hickman Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Valley RD over Trib of Hickman Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Valley RD over Trib of Hickman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.