US Bridges

Bogard Hollow Road over Branch of Bogard Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.00 E of Upper Bogard · Structure no. 1300083

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bogard Hollow Road over Branch of Bogard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bogard Hollow Road over Branch of Bogard Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBogard Hollow Road
CrossesBranch of Bogard Creek
Location0.00 E of Upper Bogard
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31095, -86.38592
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2015)
Projected traffic323 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bogard Hollow Road over Branch of Bogard Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bogard Hollow Road over Branch of 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 Bogard Hollow Road over Branch of Bogard Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bogard Hollow Road over Branch of Bogard Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bogard Hollow Road over Branch of Bogard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.