US Bridges

266th ST East over Taylor Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.37 E of Devaney RD · Structure no. 2900052

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

266th ST East over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 266th ST East over Taylor Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries266th ST East
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location00.37 E of Devaney RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17573, -86.06222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2021)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$656,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 266th ST East over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 266th ST East over Taylor 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 266th ST East over Taylor Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 266th ST East over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 266th ST East over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.