US Bridges

Hickey RD over Branch of Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Sycamore ST · Structure no. 5500190

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickey RD over Branch of Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hickey RD over Branch of Indian Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHickey RD
CrossesBranch of Indian Creek
Location00.10 N of Sycamore ST
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37412, -86.26308
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Hickey RD over Branch of Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickey RD over Branch of Indian Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hickey RD over Branch of Indian Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hickey RD over Branch of Indian Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hickey RD over Branch of Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.