US Bridges

CR 525E over South Hogan Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.75 N of CR 50 S · Structure no. 6900039

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 525E over South Hogan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 525E over South Hogan Creek in Ripley 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 525E
CrossesSouth Hogan Creek
Location00.75 N of CR 50 S
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08346, -85.16398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 525E over South Hogan Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 525E over South Hogan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 525E over South Hogan Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 525E over South Hogan Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 525E over South Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.