US Bridges

Seaton Hill Road over Bogard Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.40 S of Grants Lane · Structure no. 1300024

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seaton Hill Road over Bogard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seaton Hill Road over Bogard Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 120 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSeaton Hill Road
CrossesBogard Creek
Location0.40 S of Grants Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28181, -86.46343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Seaton Hill Road over Bogard Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Seaton Hill Road over Bogard 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Seaton Hill Road over Bogard Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Seaton Hill Road over Bogard Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Seaton Hill Road over Bogard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.