US Bridges

Eagletown RD over Little Eagle Creek

Poor

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.31 S of 186th ST · Structure no. 2900026

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagletown RD over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eagletown RD over Little Eagle Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEagletown RD
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.31 S of 186th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04657, -86.19386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic810 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagletown RD over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagletown RD over Little Eagle 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 Eagletown RD over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eagletown RD over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eagletown RD over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.