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Hauser RD over Branch of Hauser Creek

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Owen County, Indiana · 00.00 W Stubenville RD · Structure no. 6000175

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hauser RD over Branch of Hauser Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hauser RD over Branch of Hauser Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHauser RD
CrossesBranch of Hauser Creek
Location00.00 W Stubenville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25826, -86.97061
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hauser RD over Branch of Hauser Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hauser RD over Branch of Hauser 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hauser RD over Branch of Hauser Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hauser RD over Branch of Hauser Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hauser RD over Branch of Hauser Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.