US Bridges

Hogue RD over Carpentier Creek

PoorPosted for load

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Red Bank RD · Structure no. 8200046

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,943
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hogue RD over Carpentier Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hogue RD over Carpentier Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,943 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,242 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHogue RD
CrossesCarpentier Creek
Location00.60 E of Red Bank RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98105, -87.62703
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,943 (2020)
Projected traffic9,242 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$853,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hogue RD over Carpentier Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Hogue RD over Carpentier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hogue RD over Carpentier Creek carry?

About 6,943 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hogue RD over Carpentier Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hogue RD over Carpentier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.