US Bridges

Boone Hollow Road over Indian Creek

Poor

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.23 W of Armstrong Sta · Structure no. 4700075

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone Hollow Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boone Hollow Road over Indian Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoone Hollow Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.23 W of Armstrong Sta
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9086, -86.65931
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boone Hollow Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boone Hollow Road over Indian Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Boone Hollow Road over Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is Boone Hollow Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boone Hollow Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.