US Bridges

Owl Holler RD over Coon Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.00 S Bullerdick RD · Structure no. 6000032

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Holler RD over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Owl Holler RD over Coon Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOwl Holler RD
CrossesCoon Creek
Location00.00 S Bullerdick RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4322, -86.90865
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic720 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Holler RD over Coon 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 Coon Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Owl Holler RD over Coon Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Holler RD over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.