US Bridges

Asche RD over N Hogan Creek

FairPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Tangman · Structure no. 1500035

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Asche RD over N Hogan Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Asche RD over N Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAsche RD
CrossesN Hogan Creek
Location00.20 E of Tangman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21099, -85.07543
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2017)
Projected traffic620 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Asche RD over N Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Asche RD over N Hogan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Asche RD over N Hogan Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Asche RD over N Hogan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Asche RD over N Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.