US Bridges

Fosdick Road over Hannahs Creek

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.90 E of SR 101 · Structure no. 8100019

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fosdick Road over Hannahs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fosdick Road over Hannahs Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFosdick Road
CrossesHannahs Creek
Location00.90 E of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60363, -84.92652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Fosdick Road over Hannahs Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fosdick Road over Hannahs Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fosdick Road over Hannahs Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fosdick Road over Hannahs Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fosdick Road over Hannahs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.