US Bridges

New Hope Road over Caney Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.13 MI W Bullocktown · Structure no. 8700148

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Hope Road over Caney Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.13 MI W Bullocktown
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98979, -87.23474
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2021)
Projected traffic834 by 2041
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 New Hope Road over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Road over Caney 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 New Hope Road over Caney Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Road over Caney Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Road over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.