Dale Heilman Road over Pokeberry Creek
FairWarrick County, Indiana · 01.00 MI W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 8700061
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 369
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dale Heilman Road over Pokeberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dale Heilman Road over Pokeberry Creek in Warrick 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dale Heilman Road over Pokeberry Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dale Heilman Road over Pokeberry 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 2023.
How much traffic does Dale Heilman Road over Pokeberry Creek carry?
About 369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dale Heilman Road over Pokeberry Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dale Heilman Road over Pokeberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.