US Bridges

Baseline RD South over Bogard Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 S of Simpson Chapel · Structure no. 2800061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline RD South over Bogard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Baseline RD South over Bogard Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaseline RD South
CrossesBogard Creek
Location0.20 S of Simpson Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9472, -86.94171
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Baseline RD South over Bogard Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline RD South over Bogard 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Baseline RD South over Bogard Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Baseline RD South over Bogard Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline RD South over Bogard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.