US Bridges

Pinhook Road over De Witt Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.39 E of CR 400 E · Structure no. 4700007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinhook Road over De Witt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pinhook Road over De Witt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPinhook Road
CrossesDe Witt Creek
Location00.39 E of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83209, -86.39539
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 Pinhook Road over De Witt Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinhook Road over De Witt 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pinhook Road over De Witt Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pinhook Road over De Witt Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pinhook Road over De Witt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.