US Bridges

Owl Holler RD over N Fk Jordan Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.00 S Wasatch Lake RD · Structure no. 6000031

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Holler RD over N Fk Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Owl Holler RD over N Fk Jordan Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOwl Holler RD
CrossesN Fk Jordan Creek
Location00.00 S Wasatch Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41791, -86.9092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Owl Holler RD over N Fk Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Holler RD over N Fk Jordan Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Owl Holler RD over N Fk Jordan Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Owl Holler RD over N Fk Jordan Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Holler RD over N Fk Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.