US Bridges

Park Road over Deadmans Hollow

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.00 Morgan-Monroe ST Fo · Structure no. 060405

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Deadmans Hollow is a steel culvert carrying Park Road over Deadmans Hollow in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesDeadmans Hollow
Location00.00 Morgan-Monroe ST Fo
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.34891, -86.45879
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2004)
Projected traffic230 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

OwnerOther State 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 Park Road over Deadmans Hollow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Deadmans Hollow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Deadmans Hollow carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Deadmans Hollow?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Deadmans Hollow?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.