US Bridges

SR 203 over Hog Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.19 S SR 3 · Structure no. 028730

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Hog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 203 over Hog Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 571 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 203
CrossesHog Creek
Location00.19 S SR 3
RouteState Highway 203
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68817, -85.65808
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic571 by 2038
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 203 over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 203 over Hog 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 203 over Hog Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 203 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.