Mount Sterling Roa over Bogard Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 0.10 S of Bogard Hollow · Structure no. 1300016
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mount Sterling Roa over Bogard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Sterling Roa over Bogard Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 110 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mount Sterling Roa over Bogard Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Mount Sterling Roa over Bogard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mount Sterling Roa over Bogard Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mount Sterling Roa over Bogard Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Mount Sterling Roa over Bogard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.