US Bridges

H-247 over Goldberry Hollow Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 1.3 KM West of H-161 · Structure no. 1IN3355

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

H-247 over Goldberry Hollow Creek is a steel culvert carrying H-247 over Goldberry Hollow Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesH-247
CrossesGoldberry Hollow Creek
Location1.3 KM West of H-161
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77953, -86.80922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2008)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$81,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H-247 over Goldberry Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is H-247 over Goldberry Hollow Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does H-247 over Goldberry Hollow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is H-247 over Goldberry Hollow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns H-247 over Goldberry Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.