Black Drive over Branch of Hawks Creek
GoodPosted for loadVigo County, Indiana · 00.90 W Robinson · Structure no. 8400105
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Drive over Branch of Hawks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Drive over Branch of Hawks Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Drive over Branch of Hawks Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Drive over Branch of Hawks 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Black Drive over Branch of Hawks Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Black Drive over Branch of Hawks Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Black Drive over Branch of Hawks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.