US Bridges

Hatchery Road over Papakeechie Lake Outlet

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 01.00 W of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 4300222

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatchery Road over Papakeechie Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hatchery Road over Papakeechie Lake Outlet in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHatchery Road
CrossesPapakeechie Lake Outlet
Location01.00 W of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.37666, -85.67077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hatchery Road over Papakeechie Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatchery Road over Papakeechie Lake Outlet 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hatchery Road over Papakeechie Lake Outlet carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hatchery Road over Papakeechie Lake Outlet?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hatchery Road over Papakeechie Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.