Hart Road over Boggs Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Indiana · 0.33 S of US 50 · Structure no. 5100030
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hart Road over Boggs Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hart Road over Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 112 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hart Road over Boggs Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Hart Road over Boggs 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Hart Road over Boggs Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hart Road over Boggs Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Hart Road over Boggs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.