US Bridges

Plesant Hill RD over Branch of Sand Lick CR

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 0.2 E of Staley RD · Structure no. 6000082

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plesant Hill RD over Branch of Sand Lick CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plesant Hill RD over Branch of Sand Lick CR in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPlesant Hill RD
CrossesBranch of Sand Lick CR
Location0.2 E of Staley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27959, -86.91241
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Plesant Hill RD over Branch of Sand Lick CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Plesant Hill RD over Branch of Sand Lick CR 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 Plesant Hill RD over Branch of Sand Lick CR carry?

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

How long is Plesant Hill RD over Branch of Sand Lick CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Plesant Hill RD over Branch of Sand Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.