US Bridges

Startsman RD over Weasel Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.42 N of 266th ST · Structure no. 2900080

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Startsman RD over Weasel Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Startsman RD over Weasel Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStartsman RD
CrossesWeasel Creek
Location00.42 N of 266th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18229, -85.99115
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic150 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 Startsman RD over Weasel Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Startsman 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 Startsman RD over Weasel Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Startsman RD over Weasel Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Startsman RD over Weasel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.