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Bogardus Road over White Oak Branch

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.47 N of Harrod RD · Structure no. 7200029

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bogardus Road over White Oak Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bogardus Road over White Oak Branch in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBogardus Road
CrossesWhite Oak Branch
Location00.47 N of Harrod RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77903, -85.75816
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic925 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bogardus Road over White Oak Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bogardus Road over White Oak Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bogardus Road over White Oak Branch carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bogardus Road over White Oak Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bogardus Road over White Oak Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.