US Bridges

Boone Hollow Road over Dry Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.67 N of SR 158 · Structure no. 4700119

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone Hollow Road over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boone Hollow Road over Dry Branch in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoone Hollow Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location01.67 N of SR 158
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8805, -86.66924
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 Boone Hollow Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boone Hollow Road over Dry Branch 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 Boone Hollow Road over Dry Branch carry?

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

How long is Boone Hollow Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Boone Hollow Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.