US Bridges

Prairie Baptist RD over Stony Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.30 N of 191st ST · Structure no. 2900113

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Baptist RD over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prairie Baptist RD over Stony Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Baptist RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location00.30 N of 191st ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07103, -85.90108
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2040
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 Prairie Baptist RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Baptist RD over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Baptist RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Baptist RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Baptist RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.