US Bridges

Hardy Mill RD S over W Fk Fourteen Mile CR

GoodPosted for load

Scott County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Concord RD · Structure no. 7200057

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Mill RD S over W Fk Fourteen Mile CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hardy Mill RD S over W Fk Fourteen Mile CR in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHardy Mill RD S
CrossesW Fk Fourteen Mile CR
Location00.01 E of Concord RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.62698, -85.58353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Hardy Mill RD S over W Fk Fourteen Mile CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Mill RD S over W Fk Fourteen Mile CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy Mill RD S over W Fk Fourteen Mile CR carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Mill RD S over W Fk Fourteen Mile CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Mill RD S over W Fk Fourteen Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.