US Bridges

Christiansburg RD over Hamilton Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Indiana · .1 Mi. S. of Sprunica Rd. · Structure no. 0700084

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christiansburg RD over Hamilton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christiansburg RD over Hamilton Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChristiansburg RD
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location.1 Mi. S. of Sprunica Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08687, -86.15692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christiansburg RD over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg RD over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Christiansburg RD over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Christiansburg RD over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.