US Bridges

Hoosier Energy RD over Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.10 SE of Dog Creek Road · Structure no. 1300056

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoosier Energy RD over Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoosier Energy RD over Dog Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 5 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHoosier Energy RD
CrossesDog Creek
Location0.10 SE of Dog Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35926, -86.44922
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2015)
Projected traffic168 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hoosier Energy RD over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Hoosier Energy RD over Dog 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 Hoosier Energy RD over Dog Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hoosier Energy RD over Dog Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hoosier Energy RD over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.