US Bridges

Cross RD over Branch of Hogan Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Goose Run RD · Structure no. 1500103

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross RD over Branch of Hogan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cross RD over Branch of Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCross RD
CrossesBranch of Hogan Creek
Location00.01 W of Goose Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0773, -84.92634
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Cross RD over Branch of Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross RD over Branch of 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 Cross RD over Branch of Hogan Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cross RD over Branch of Hogan Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cross RD over Branch of Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.