US Bridges

Burns RD over North Hogan Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.30 NW of SR 48 · Structure no. 1500085

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burns RD over North Hogan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Burns RD over North Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurns RD
CrossesNorth Hogan Creek
Location00.30 NW of SR 48
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18578, -85.07235
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Burns RD over North Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burns RD over North 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 Burns RD over North Hogan Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Burns RD over North Hogan Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Burns RD over North Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.