US Bridges

Banes Hollow RD over Branch of Elk Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.67 W/Rutherford Hollow · Structure no. 8800150

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banes Hollow RD over Branch of Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Banes Hollow RD over Branch of Elk Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBanes Hollow RD
CrossesBranch of Elk Creek
Location00.67 W/Rutherford Hollow
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68476, -85.95831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Banes Hollow RD over Branch of Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banes Hollow RD over Branch of Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Banes Hollow RD over Branch of Elk Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Banes Hollow RD over Branch of Elk Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Banes Hollow RD over Branch of Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.