256th ST East over Duck Creek
GoodHamilton County, Indiana · 00.08 W of Cornell RD · Structure no. 2900072
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
256th ST East over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 256th ST East over Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 256th ST East over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 256th ST East over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 256th ST East over Duck Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 256th ST East over Duck Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 256th ST East over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.