US Bridges

Coal Hollow RD over Coal Run Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.92 NW of SR 263 · Structure no. 8600053

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Hollow RD over Coal Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coal Hollow RD over Coal Run Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 69 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCoal Hollow RD
CrossesCoal Run Creek
Location00.92 NW of SR 263
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19722, -87.43649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Coal Hollow RD over Coal Run Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Coal Hollow RD over Coal Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Coal Hollow RD over Coal Run Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coal Hollow RD over Coal Run Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Hollow RD over Coal Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.