US Bridges

George ST over Hogan Creek

FairPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 56 · Structure no. 1500091

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George ST over Hogan Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying George ST over Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 138 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2037. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge ST
CrossesHogan Creek
Location00.10 N of SR 56
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05788, -84.89926
Functional classUrban 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 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2017)
Projected traffic4,520 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George ST over Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is George ST over 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 George ST over Hogan Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is George ST over Hogan Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns George ST over Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.