US Bridges

Holland Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.55 MI N SR 68 · Structure no. 8700167

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Road over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Holland Road over Sugar Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 5 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHolland Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.55 MI N SR 68
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2119, -87.08257
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2021)
Projected traffic719 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$676,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holland Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Holland Road over Sugar 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 Holland Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holland Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.