US Bridges

266th ST East over Duck Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.58 W SR 13 · Structure no. 2900063

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

266th ST East over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 266th ST East over Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries266th ST East
CrossesDuck Creek
Location01.58 W SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17749, -85.8927
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 266th ST East over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 266th ST East over Duck Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 266th ST East over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.