US Bridges

Oak Hill Road over Firlick Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Kansas RD · Structure no. 8200208

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,708
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Road over Firlick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Hill Road over Firlick Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 7,708 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,259 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Hill Road
CrossesFirlick Creek
Location00.50 S of Kansas RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05709, -87.50768
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,708 (2020)
Projected traffic10,259 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Oak Hill Road over Firlick Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill Road over Firlick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Hill Road over Firlick Creek carry?

About 7,708 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak Hill Road over Firlick Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill Road over Firlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.