Hound Holler over Kiper Creek
FairJackson County, Indiana · 0.07 W of SR 135 · Structure no. 3600017
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hound Holler over Kiper Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hound Holler over Kiper Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hound Holler over Kiper Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hound Holler over Kiper 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Hound Holler over Kiper Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hound Holler over Kiper Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hound Holler over Kiper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.