US Bridges

Hollingsworth Plac over Coal Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 N Whitesell · Structure no. 8400347

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollingsworth Plac over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollingsworth Plac over Coal Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHollingsworth Plac
CrossesCoal Creek
Location00.40 N Whitesell
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56949, -87.49934
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating92.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic502 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Hollingsworth Plac over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollingsworth Plac over Coal 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 Hollingsworth Plac over Coal Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hollingsworth Plac over Coal Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hollingsworth Plac over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.