US Bridges

Huggin Hollow Road over Bluff Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Old SR-37 · Structure no. 5500265

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huggin Hollow Road over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huggin Hollow Road over Bluff Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHuggin Hollow Road
CrossesBluff Creek
Location00.10 E of Old SR-37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.565, -86.25205
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2023)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Huggin Hollow Road over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huggin Hollow Road over Bluff 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 Huggin Hollow Road over Bluff Creek carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huggin Hollow Road over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Huggin Hollow Road over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.