US Bridges

Polk RD over Branch of Hog Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.41 E of SR 3 · Structure no. 7200094

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk RD over Branch of Hog Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Polk RD over Branch of Hog Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPolk RD
CrossesBranch of Hog Creek
Location00.41 E of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72243, -85.64755
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 Polk RD over Branch of Hog Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polk RD over Branch of 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Polk RD over Branch of Hog Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Polk RD over Branch of Hog Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Polk RD over Branch of Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.