US Bridges

146th ST East over Kirkendall Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.37 E Hazel Dell RD · Structure no. 2900123

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

146th ST East over Kirkendall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 146th ST East over Kirkendall Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,750 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries146th ST East
CrossesKirkendall Creek
Location00.37 E Hazel Dell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00023, -86.06362
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,850 (2023)
Projected traffic51,750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 146th ST East over Kirkendall Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 146th ST East over Kirkendall 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 146th ST East over Kirkendall Creek carry?

About 31,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 146th ST East over Kirkendall Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns 146th ST East over Kirkendall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.