US Bridges

N Hogan RD over Branch of N Hogan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.30 SE of Short Ridge · Structure no. 1500025

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hogan RD over Branch of N Hogan Creek is a steel culvert carrying N Hogan RD over Branch of N Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 110 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesN Hogan RD
CrossesBranch of N Hogan Creek
Location00.30 SE of Short Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07229, -84.95714
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2017)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 N Hogan RD over Branch of N Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is N Hogan RD over Branch of N Hogan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does N Hogan RD over Branch of N Hogan Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Hogan RD over Branch of N Hogan Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Hogan RD over Branch of N Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.