US Bridges

Cal Carson RD over Little Cicero Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.91 S of 296th ST · Structure no. 2900049

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cal Carson RD over Little Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cal Carson RD over Little Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCal Carson RD
CrossesLittle Cicero Creek
Location00.91 S of 296th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.20429, -86.08837
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic260 by 2041
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 Cal Carson RD over Little Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Cal Carson 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 Cal Carson RD over Little Cicero Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cal Carson RD over Little Cicero Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cal Carson RD over Little Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.