US Bridges

SR 59 over Allen Hollow Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 07.89 S US 36 · Structure no. 021360

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Allen Hollow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 59 over Allen Hollow Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,005 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,344 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesAllen Hollow Creek
Location07.89 S US 36
RouteState Highway 59
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64628, -87.108
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,005 (2021)
Projected traffic3,344 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 59 over Allen Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Allen Hollow 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Allen Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Allen Hollow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Allen Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.