US Bridges

SR 32 over Cool Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 1.113 MI E of US 31 · Structure no. 010636

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Cool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,824 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,749 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesCool Creek
Location1.113 MI E of US 31
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04286, -86.1145
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,824 (2022)
Projected traffic21,749 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Cool Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Cool Creek carry?

About 17,824 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 32 over Cool Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.