US Bridges

Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Wilson Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.18 N of Hamlin Chapel · Structure no. 4200297

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Wilson Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHickory Corner RD
CrossesBranch of Wilson Creek
Location00.18 N of Hamlin Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.56595, -87.36008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic170 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Wilson Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Wilson Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Wilson Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.