US Bridges

Creek RD over Dry Run Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.08 N of 196th ST · Structure no. 2900105

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek RD over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Creek RD over Dry Run 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCreek RD
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location00.08 N of 196th ST
RouteCounty Highway 259
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07465, -85.95336
Functional classUrban 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.
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 above top of footing
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Creek RD over Dry Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Creek RD over Dry Run 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 Creek RD over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creek RD over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Creek RD over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.