US Bridges

Indiana Avenue over Branch of Hogan Creek

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.10 E of US 50 · Structure no. 1500095

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Avenue over Branch of Hogan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indiana Avenue over Branch of Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIndiana Avenue
CrossesBranch of Hogan Creek
Location00.10 E of US 50
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04517, -84.92226
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
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

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 Indiana Avenue over Branch of Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Avenue over Branch of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Indiana Avenue over Branch of Hogan Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Avenue over Branch of Hogan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Avenue over Branch of Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.