US Bridges

Rocky Hill RD over Little Mill Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 0.1 N of Cuba RD · Structure no. 6000173

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Hill RD over Little Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Hill RD over Little Mill Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRocky Hill RD
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location0.1 N of Cuba RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37842, -86.76092
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rocky Hill RD over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Hill RD over Little Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Hill RD over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Hill RD over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Hill RD over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.