US Bridges

Hartford Park over Branch of Laughery CR

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 0.90 NE of SR 262 · Structure no. 5800015

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford Park over Branch of Laughery CR is a concrete slab carrying Hartford Park over Branch of Laughery CR in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHartford Park
CrossesBranch of Laughery CR
Location0.90 NE of SR 262
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98406, -84.99883
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic297 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Hartford Park over Branch of Laughery CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Hartford Park over Branch of Laughery CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hartford Park over Branch of Laughery CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hartford Park over Branch of Laughery CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford Park over Branch of Laughery CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.