Hoot RD over West Fork of Fish Creek
PoorPosted for loadOwen County, Indiana · 0.6 N of Goose Creek RD · Structure no. 6000063
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoot RD over West Fork of Fish Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hoot RD over West Fork of Fish Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hoot RD over West Fork of Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoot RD over West Fork of Fish Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Hoot RD over West Fork of Fish Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hoot RD over West Fork of Fish Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Hoot RD over West Fork of Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.