US Bridges

Hamilton Creek RD over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 0.6 Mi. N of Bob Allen RD · Structure no. 0700058

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Creek RD over Hamilton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Creek RD over Hamilton Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHamilton Creek RD
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N of Bob Allen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09039, -86.14064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic275 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Hamilton Creek RD over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Hamilton Creek RD over Hamilton 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton Creek RD over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Creek RD over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Creek RD over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.