US Bridges

186th ST West over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.36 E of Eagletown RD · Structure no. 2900018

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

186th ST West over Little Eagle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 186th ST West over Little Eagle Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries186th ST West
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.36 E of Eagletown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05675, -86.18721
Functional classUrban 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 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2019)
Projected traffic860 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 186th ST West over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 186th ST West over Little Eagle 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 186th ST West over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 186th ST West over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 186th ST West over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.