Lauman RD over South Hogan Creek
PoorPosted for loadDearborn County, Indiana · 01.60 N US 50 · Structure no. 1500098
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lauman RD over South Hogan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lauman RD over South Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Lauman RD over South Hogan Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lauman RD over South 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 Lauman RD over South Hogan Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lauman RD over South Hogan Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Lauman RD over South Hogan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.