US Bridges

SR 48 over North Hogan Creek

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.23 E SR 101 · Structure no. 017880

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,228
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over North Hogan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 48 over North Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 48
CrossesNorth Hogan Creek
Location01.23 E SR 101
RouteState Highway 48
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18544, -85.07287
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,228 (2004)
Projected traffic3,743 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 48 over North Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over North Hogan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 48 over North Hogan Creek carry?

About 2,228 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over North Hogan Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns SR 48 over North Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.