Blind Horse Hollow over Branch of Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Indiana · 0.15 N of CR 625 N · Structure no. 3600206
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blind Horse Hollow over Branch of Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blind Horse Hollow over Branch of Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blind Horse Hollow over Branch of Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blind Horse Hollow over Branch of Salt 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 Blind Horse Hollow over Branch of Salt Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blind Horse Hollow over Branch of Salt Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Blind Horse Hollow over Branch of Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.