US Bridges

H-496 over Boggs Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.3 KM West of H-30 · Structure no. 1IN3062

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

H-496 over Boggs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying H-496 over Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesH-496
CrossesBoggs Creek
Location0.3 KM West of H-30
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.79553, -86.84634
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2008)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$62,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H-496 over Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is H-496 over Boggs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does H-496 over Boggs Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is H-496 over Boggs Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns H-496 over Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.