US Bridges

Hazeldell Pkwy over Cool Creek

Poor

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.18 S of 116th ST · Structure no. 2900127

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazeldell Pkwy over Cool Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hazeldell Pkwy over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,270 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHazeldell Pkwy
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.18 S of 116th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95414, -86.07347
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,260 (2024)
Projected traffic20,270 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazeldell Pkwy over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazeldell Pkwy over Cool Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Hazeldell Pkwy over Cool Creek carry?

About 11,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hazeldell Pkwy over Cool Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Hazeldell Pkwy over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.