US Bridges

E Owl Hollow Road over Patoka River

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.10 E of SR37 · Structure no. 5900071

Built
1884
141 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Owl Hollow Road over Patoka River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying E Owl Hollow Road over Patoka River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1884, so it is 141 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2034. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Owl Hollow Road
CrossesPatoka River
Location0.10 E of SR37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43324, -86.45245
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic230 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Owl Hollow Road over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Owl Hollow Road over Patoka River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E Owl Hollow Road over Patoka River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Owl Hollow Road over Patoka River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E Owl Hollow Road over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.