US Bridges

Magnolia Road over Bogard Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 1.10 S of Calhoun Road · Structure no. 1300029

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Road over Bogard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magnolia Road over Bogard Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMagnolia Road
CrossesBogard Creek
Location1.10 S of Calhoun Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29358, -86.43207
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2015)
Projected traffic489 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 Magnolia Road over Bogard Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia 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 Magnolia Road over Bogard Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Road over Bogard Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Road over Bogard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.