US Bridges

Dunbar RD over Little Cicero Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.13 S of 276th ST · Structure no. 2900012

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunbar RD over Little Cicero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dunbar RD over Little Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDunbar RD
CrossesLittle Cicero Creek
Location00.13 S of 276th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18722, -86.13765
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks1%
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

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 Dunbar RD over Little Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunbar RD over Little Cicero 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 Dunbar RD over Little Cicero Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dunbar RD over Little Cicero Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dunbar RD over Little Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.