US Bridges

SR 142 over Br Mill Hollow Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.09 W SR 39 · Structure no. 027030

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over Br Mill Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 142 over Br Mill Hollow Branch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2024. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 142
CrossesBr Mill Hollow Branch
Location00.09 W SR 39
RouteState Highway 142
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50841, -86.45849
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 142 over Br Mill Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 142 over Br Mill Hollow Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 142 over Br Mill Hollow Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over Br Mill Hollow Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Br Mill Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.