US Bridges

SR 431 SB over Cool Creek & Trail

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 0.44 S 146th ST · Structure no. 080464

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,640
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 431 SB over Cool Creek & Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 431 SB over Cool Creek & Trail in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 431 SB
CrossesCool Creek & Trail
Location0.44 S 146th ST
RouteState Highway 431
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99409, -86.12424
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,640 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 431 SB over Cool Creek & Trail built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 431 SB over Cool Creek & Trail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 431 SB over Cool Creek & Trail carry?

About 12,640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 431 SB over Cool Creek & Trail?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 431 SB over Cool Creek & Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.