US Bridges

Hartford Park over Br of Laughery Creek

Good

Ohio County, Indiana · 2.50 W of Old SR 56 · Structure no. 5800025

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford Park over Br of Laughery Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hartford Park over Br of Laughery Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHartford Park
CrossesBr of Laughery Creek
Location2.50 W of Old SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00986, -84.90639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic149 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Br of Laughery Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Hartford Park over Br of Laughery Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Hartford Park over Br of Laughery Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hartford Park over Br of Laughery Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford Park over Br of Laughery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.