US Bridges

Rutherford Road over Hoffman Run

FairPosted for load

Martin County, Indiana · 0.07 W of Divine Road · Structure no. 5100050

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutherford Road over Hoffman Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rutherford Road over Hoffman Run in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 97 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRutherford Road
CrossesHoffman Run
Location0.07 W of Divine Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55166, -86.85201
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2007)
Projected traffic76 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rutherford Road over Hoffman Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Rutherford Road over Hoffman Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rutherford Road over Hoffman Run carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rutherford Road over Hoffman Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rutherford Road over Hoffman Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.