256th ST East over Bear Creek
GoodHamilton County, Indiana · 00.19 W of Parker RD · Structure no. 2900073
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
256th ST East over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 256th ST East over Bear Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 256th ST East over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is 256th ST East over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 256th ST East over Bear Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 256th ST East over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.