US Bridges

Hill RD over Weasel Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.23 S of 296th ST · Structure no. 2900078

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill RD over Weasel Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hill RD over Weasel Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHill RD
CrossesWeasel Creek
Location00.23 S of 296th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21495, -85.96735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic20 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 Hill RD over Weasel Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill RD over Weasel 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 Hill RD over Weasel Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hill RD over Weasel Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hill RD over Weasel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.