US Bridges

Hitchcock RD over Branch of Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 00.50 S of SR 60 · Structure no. 8800121

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hitchcock RD over Branch of Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hitchcock RD over Branch of Mill Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHitchcock RD
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location00.50 S of SR 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61136, -86.16913
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2020)
Projected traffic204 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Hitchcock RD over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hitchcock RD over Branch of Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hitchcock RD over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hitchcock RD over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Hitchcock RD over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.