US Bridges

Deming RD over Hinkle Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.11 N of 226th ST · Structure no. 2900089

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deming RD over Hinkle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deming RD over Hinkle Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeming RD
CrossesHinkle Creek
Location00.11 N of 226th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11763, -86.10005
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic230 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 Deming RD over Hinkle Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Deming RD over Hinkle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Deming RD over Hinkle Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Deming RD over Hinkle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Deming RD over Hinkle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.