US Bridges

Sangamaw RD over Hayes Branch

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.40 W SR 62 · Structure no. 1500118

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sangamaw RD over Hayes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sangamaw RD over Hayes Branch in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSangamaw RD
CrossesHayes Branch
Location00.40 W SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.005, -85.08786
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sangamaw RD over Hayes Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sangamaw RD over Hayes Branch 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 Sangamaw RD over Hayes Branch carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sangamaw RD over Hayes Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Sangamaw RD over Hayes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.