US Bridges

286th ST West over Prairie Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 02.39 W US 31 · Structure no. 2900001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

286th ST West over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 286th ST West over Prairie Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries286th ST West
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location02.39 W US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.20296, -86.17327
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 286th ST West over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 286th ST West over Prairie 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 286th ST West over Prairie Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 286th ST West over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 286th ST West over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.