US Bridges

Hamilton ST (800W) over Deer Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.27 S of US 421 · Structure no. 0800112

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
938
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton ST (800W) over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamilton ST (800W) over Deer Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 134 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,145 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHamilton ST (800W)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.27 S of US 421
RouteCity Street 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5806, -86.67611
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2011)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hamilton ST (800W) over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Hamilton ST (800W) over Deer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton ST (800W) over Deer Creek carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton ST (800W) over Deer Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton ST (800W) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.