US Bridges

Hosler Road over Flat Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.1 MI W of CR 600 E · Structure no. 3500041

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hosler Road over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hosler Road over Flat Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHosler Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.1 MI W of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.90404, -85.3392
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2021)
Projected traffic643 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Hosler Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hosler Road over Flat 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hosler Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hosler Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hosler Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.