US Bridges

Gray RD over Cool Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.10 N of 116th ST · Structure no. 2900126

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gray RD over Cool Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gray RD over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 19,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,690 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGray RD
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.10 N of 116th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95807, -86.08938
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,270 (2024)
Projected traffic34,690 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Gray RD over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Gray RD over Cool 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gray RD over Cool Creek carry?

About 19,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gray RD over Cool Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gray RD over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.