Horton RD over Prairie Creek
PoorHamilton County, Indiana · 00.45 S of 296th ST · Structure no. 2900011
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horton RD over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horton RD over Prairie Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horton RD over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horton RD over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Horton RD over Prairie Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Horton RD over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Horton RD over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.