US Bridges

Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Creek

Poor

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.50 NE US 50 · Structure no. 1500111

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Dillsboro RD
CrossesBranch of S Hogan Creek
Location01.50 NE US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04239, -84.97612
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$875,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Creek carry?

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

How long is Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Dillsboro RD over Branch of S Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.