US Bridges

Hazelton Road over Overflow to White River

PoorClosed to traffic

Knox County, Indiana · 01.03 N of State Road 56 · Structure no. 4200261

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
605 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazelton Road over Overflow to White River is a concrete tee beam carrying Hazelton Road over Overflow to White River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2036. The structure is 605 ft (184.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHazelton Road
CrossesOverflow to White River
Location01.03 N of State Road 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5019, -87.5497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length605 ft (184.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2016)
Projected traffic4 by 2036
Trucks50%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazelton Road over Overflow to White River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazelton Road over Overflow to White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Hazelton Road over Overflow to White River carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Hazelton Road over Overflow to White River?

The structure is 605 ft (184.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hazelton Road over Overflow to White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.