US Bridges

Stubenville RD over Hauser Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 0.2 S of Hauser RD · Structure no. 6000099

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stubenville RD over Hauser Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stubenville RD over Hauser Creek in Owen 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2023. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStubenville RD
CrossesHauser Creek
Location0.2 S of Hauser RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25544, -86.96758
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2023
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stubenville RD over Hauser Creek built?

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

What condition is Stubenville RD over Hauser 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Stubenville RD over Hauser Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stubenville RD over Hauser Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stubenville RD over Hauser Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.